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Cold temperatures are forecasted for most of the Panhandle, with multiple cold weather hazards extended through Thursday. Click here for more information:
With ongoing outflow conditions, the northern inner channels will continue to see moderate to heavy freezing spray through the first half of the week. View the latest Marine Weather Statement here:
A pattern change is on the way for the weekend. Heavy snow possible for the north, and heavy snow and rain possible for the south. Click here for more information:

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from December 26, 03:00 PM AKST until December 28, 01:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Clear

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	29.86 in
Dewpoint	16°F (-9°C)
Visibility	20.00 mi
Wind Chill	21°F (-6°C)
Last update	24 Dec 2:59 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

29 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK

Winter Storm Watch December 26, 03:00pm until December 28, 01:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: -1 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: -7 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow
Christmas Day
High: 0 °F⇓
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: -6 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: -11 °F
Snow Likely
then Heavy
Snow
Saturday
High: 7 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 2 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 16 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near -1. North wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Christmas Day

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -30. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near -6. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around -11. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 7. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 2.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 16.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 12.

Monday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 17.