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Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late Thursday night through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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

Flood Watch January 9, 09:00am until January 10, 09:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 9, 12:44am until January 9, 09:00am
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Flood Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 9, 12:44am until January 9, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. High near 28. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 18. South wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 23. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 18. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 3. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. High near 28. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 18. South wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 23. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 18. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK
 58.7°N 137.19°W (Elev. 5397 ft)
Last Update:
8:16 pm AKST Jan 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am AKST Jan 9, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
 
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