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ALERT: WINTER STORM WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA.

More heavy snow is expected for Southeast Alaska by Monday as another strong front enters the region. Now is the time to complete any snow removal mitigation efforts to protect property ahead of the next snow storm. Stay tuned to weather.gov/juneau for the latest updates on this developing weather situation. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Snow

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 29.49 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 4 Jan 4:47 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK

Winter Storm Warning January 5, 03:00am until January 5, 09:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly between midnight and 3am, then snow after 3am. Low around 8. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before noon, then areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 23. Southeast wind 35 to 45 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Low around 20. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. Low around 14. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. High near 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly between midnight and 3am, then snow after 3am. Low around 8. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow before 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before noon, then areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 23. Southeast wind 35 to 45 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Low around 20. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 14. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK
 58.67°N 137.36°W (Elev. 4629 ft)
Last Update:
5:14 pm AKST Jan 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm AKST Jan 4, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 11, 2026
 
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