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Rain chances and above normal temps continue. A pattern change looks to bring colder temps and snow by the weekend. For more info, click here:
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Haines and Skagway for the potential of a long-duration snow event over the weekend. Click here for more information:
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:
The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist Fog in Vicinity

43°F

6°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Wind Chill	39°F (4°C)
Last update	4 Dec 2:48 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: 15 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Tonight
Low: 7 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 10 °F
Snow Likely
then Snow
Friday Night
Low: 8 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 2 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Sunday
High: 6 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: -6 °F
Snow
Monday
High: -2 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Friday

Snow, mainly after 9am. High near 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. East wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 11. South wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -6.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2.