News Headlines
- Cold temperatures are forecasted for most of the Panhandle, with multiple cold weather hazards extended through Thursday. Click here for more information:
- With ongoing outflow conditions, the northern inner channels will continue to see moderate to heavy freezing spray through the first half of the week. View the latest Marine Weather Statement here:
- A pattern change is on the way for the weekend. Heavy snow possible for the north, and heavy snow and rain possible for the south. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.N/A
| Humidity | NA |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | N/A |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | *** Not a current observation *** |
Extended Forecast for
27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK
Today
High: 17 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
SnowChristmas Day
High: 19 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 7 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 15 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
SnowFriday Night
Low: 9 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 17. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
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Point Forecast:
27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK
58.58°N 137.3°W (Elev. 3068 ft)
58.58°N 137.3°W (Elev. 3068 ft)
5:42 am AKST Dec 24, 2025
7am AKST Dec 24, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 30, 2025
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