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- 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:
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Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.
Light Rain
41°F
5°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.08 in |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Last update | 2 Dec 4:52 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
28 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK
Tonight
Low: 20 °F
Snow
Wednesday
High: 25 °F
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 19 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 22 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 14 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 18 °F
Snow Likely
then SnowFriday Night
Low: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 25. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 13.
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Point Forecast:
28 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK
58.73°N 137.18°W (Elev. 6978 ft)
58.73°N 137.18°W (Elev. 6978 ft)
3:03 pm AKST Dec 2, 2025
7pm AKST Dec 2, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 9, 2025
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