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Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories are in effect for this weekend. 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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 20 mph
Barometer 29.48 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 0.38 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 27 Dec 4:55 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK

Winter Storm Warning December 27, 07:46pm until December 28, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 27, 07:46pm until December 28, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 25 to 31 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: 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. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 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%.

    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 25. East wind around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 22. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 25 to 31 inches possible.
Sunday Night
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. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 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%.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 25. East wind around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24.
New Year's Day
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Snow. 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:
5:47 pm AKST Dec 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm AKST Dec 27, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 3, 2026
 
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