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Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Sky Obscured

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 14 G 35 mph
Barometer 29.64 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 29 Dec 10:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 35. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 24. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between noon and 3pm. High near 32. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. East wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 35. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 24. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between noon and 3pm. High near 32. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. East wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
New Year's Day
Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK
 58.58°N 137.3°W (Elev. 3068 ft)
Last Update:
11:43 am AKST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKST Dec 29, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 4, 2026
 
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