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Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late Thursday night through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.65 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 8 Jan 4:49 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK

Flood Watch January 9, 09:00am until January 10, 09:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 8, 09:00pm until January 9, 09:00am
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Flood Watch
Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Temperature rising to around 32 by 5am. East wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F⇑

    Snow Likely
    then Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 38. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before midnight, then areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 29. South wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 34. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Temperature rising to around 32 by 5am. East wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 38. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before midnight, then areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 29. South wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 34. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
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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:
3:09 pm AKST Jan 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKST Jan 8, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
 
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