Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for this weekend for northern SEAK. Flood watch in effect for the southern panhandle.

LONG DURATION Heavy snow for the north. Heavy snow followed by heavy rain for the south. For the latest winter statements... Read More >

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist Snow

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 8 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.45 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 28 Dec 12:45 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 9pm, then rain and snow between 9pm and 3am, then snow after 3am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 28. East wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow before 9am, then areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 36. East wind 25 to 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 27. East wind around 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 34. East wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 9pm, then rain and snow between 9pm and 3am, then snow after 3am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 28. East wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9am, then areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 36. East wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 27. East wind around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 34. East wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
New Year's Day
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly 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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK
 58.58°N 137.3°W (Elev. 3068 ft)
11:22 am AKST Dec 28, 2025
2pm AKST Dec 28, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 3, 2026
 
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