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- A strong low pressure system will bring storm force winds up to 55 knots and elevated seas up to 40 feet for the eastern Gulf of Alaska and near shore waters by Thursday morning. Click here to read the Marine Weather Statement for more information:
- Multiple rounds of accumulating snow possible for the Klondike and Haines Highways through Thursday. Click here for more information.
- A stronger second front will push into the panhandle Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing strong to high winds over land to portions of southeast Alaska on Thursday. High Wind Watches remain in effect. Click here for more information:
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.N/A
| Humidity | NA |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | N/A |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | *** Not a current observation *** |
Extended Forecast for
27 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK
Today
High: 21 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
SunnyTonight
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowThursday Night
Low: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowFriday
High: 19 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
SnowFriday Night
Low: 9 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 17 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
LikelySaturday Night
Low: 11 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 18 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
Today
A 50 percent chance of snow before noon. Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. East wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 21. East wind 20 to 30 mph becoming southeast 40 to 50 mph. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 15 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 13. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Washington's Birthday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6.
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Point Forecast:
27 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK
58.7°N 137.19°W (Elev. 5397 ft)
58.7°N 137.19°W (Elev. 5397 ft)
6:47 am AKST Feb 11, 2026
10am AKST Feb 11, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 17, 2026
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