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- A strong front will push across the southern panhandle through Tuesday, with wind gusts up to 50 mph expected through the day. Wind Advisories remain in effect for Ketchikan, Sitka, Prince of Wales, and Annette Island. Click here for more details:
- Periods of rain, wind, and above normal temperatures are expected to persist through the week as multiple systems track northward across the region. Read the area forecast discussion here:
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
Overnight
Low: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
Tuesday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
then Chance
SnowWednesday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowThursday
High: 28 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 27 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. East wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. East wind 20 to 25 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. High near 29. East wind 30 to 35 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around 23. South wind 25 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
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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)
3:18 pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
3am AKST Feb 3, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 9, 2026
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