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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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Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.84 in
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	3 Dec 2:52 pm AKST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

31 Miles W Tlingit Point AK

This Afternoon
High: 20 °F
Snow Likely
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

This Afternoon

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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.