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Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 65 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
Heavy rain is expected on Tuesday. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

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Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	NA
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Extended Forecast for

22 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK

High Wind Warning January 13, 06:00pm until January 14, 09:00am

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High Wind Warning

Overnight
Low: 27 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Tuesday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday
High: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow then
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 28 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 32 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Steady temperature around 27. South wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

Tuesday

Snow showers before noon, then snow after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 30. South wind 25 to 30 mph becoming east 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 23. Southeast wind 50 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 35 to 41 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 27. Southwest wind 45 to 50 mph decreasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Snow. Low around 21. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday

Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.