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Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.
Light Rain
41°F
5°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.08 in |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Last update | 2 Dec 4:52 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
22 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK
This Afternoon
High: 28 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 27 °F
Snow
Wednesday
High: 31 °F
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Snow then
Chance SnowThursday
High: 29 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 22 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 26 °F
Snow Likely
then Heavy
SnowFriday Night
Low: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow. High near 28. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 27. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 21.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK
58.67°N 137.36°W (Elev. 4629 ft)
58.67°N 137.36°W (Elev. 4629 ft)
3:03 pm AKST Dec 2, 2025
5pm AKST Dec 2, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 9, 2025
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