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Rainy weather continues, along with above normal temps. A pattern change looks to bring colder temps and snow by the weekend. For more info, click here:
Long range weather models hinting at a potential significant snow event developing for this upcoming weekend for the northern panhandle. Stay tuned to the forecast. Click here for more details:
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Rain Fog in Vicinity

41°F

5°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	29.83 in
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Wind Chill	36°F (2°C)
Last update	3 Dec 10:51 am AKST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

31 Miles W Tlingit Point AK

Today
High: 20 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 15 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 5 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 10 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Friday Night
Low: 8 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 5 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 8 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow. High near 20. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Snow, mainly after noon. High near 10. North wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 11. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 5.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 8.

Sunday Night

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