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- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, from late Friday night through late Saturday night with snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible and winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Click here for more information:
- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Haines and Skagway starting Friday evening with a long-duration snow event expected over the weekend, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
- Medium range weather guidance shows increasing potential for a significant long duration snowfall event developing late weekend for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Hoonah, and Gustavus. Click here for more information:
- The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.
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
21 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Slight Chance
SnowFriday
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
then SnowFriday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: 32 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 32 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Friday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 37. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Low around 25. East wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK
58.63°N 137.49°W (Elev. 2589 ft)
58.63°N 137.49°W (Elev. 2589 ft)
8:35 pm AKST Dec 4, 2025
11pm AKST Dec 4, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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