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Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 60 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Tuesday. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

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Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	NA
Last update	* Not a current observation *

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Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK

High Wind Warning January 13, 06:00pm until January 14, 09:00am

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High Wind Warning

Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 37 °F
Snow Showers
then
Rain/Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday
High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Snow then
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 34 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow. Low around 26. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tuesday

Snow showers before noon, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. East wind 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 28. Southeast wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 34. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Snow. Low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday

Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Snow before 3am, then rain. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

Rain before 9am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.

Friday Night

Rain and snow likely before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.