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Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect for parts of SE AK.

Snow continues to fall in northern SE AK and additional snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches are likely through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 12 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.49 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 9:04 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles ESE Cape Fairweather AK

Winter Storm Warning December 30, 09:29am until December 31, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 30, 09:29am until December 31, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around 9. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 9. East wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely before 9am, then snow showers likely, mainly between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely before 3am, then snow likely after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 18. East wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around 9. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 9. East wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
New Year's Day
Snow likely before 9am, then snow showers likely, mainly between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely before 3am, then snow likely after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 16.
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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:
8:13 am AKST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am AKST Dec 30, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 5, 2026
 
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