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Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.
Light Rain
57°F
14°C
| Humidity | 88% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 6 mph |
| Barometer | 30.00 in |
| Dewpoint | 54°F (12°C) |
| Visibility | 12.00 mi |
| Last update | 31 Jul 4:58 pm AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
28 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK
This Afternoon
High: 46 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersTonight
Low: 39 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday
High: 48 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 46 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 44 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
ShowersTuesday
High: 44 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
28 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK
58.61°N 137.29°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
58.61°N 137.29°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
5:06 pm AKDT Jul 31, 2026
5pm AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 7, 2026
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