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- Rain chances and above normal temps continue. A pattern change looks to bring colder temps and snow by the weekend. For more info, click here:
- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Haines and Skagway for the potential of a long-duration snow event over the weekend. Click here for more information:
- 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:
- The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.
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
25 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK
Today
High: 18 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 10 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 13 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 6 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: 9 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: -3 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 2 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
Today
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 9am. High near 13. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. East wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 14. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 9. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -3.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0.
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Point Forecast:
25 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK
58.74°N 137.28°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
58.74°N 137.28°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
6:06 am AKST Dec 4, 2025
7am AKST Dec 4, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 10, 2025
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