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- 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:
- 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:
- 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.
Light Rain Fog/Mist
41°F
5°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.47 in |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 3.00 mi |
| Last update | 5 Dec 2:56 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
21 Miles SE Cape Fairweather AK
Winter Storm Watch December 7, 06:00am until December 8, 03:00pm
This Afternoon
High: 37 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday
High: 32 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday Night
Low: 17 °F
Snow then
Snow LikelyMonday
High: 29 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 16 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 31 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow. High near 37. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. 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 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 25. East wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 32. East wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 16.
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)
3:10 pm AKST Dec 5, 2025
4pm AKST Dec 5, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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