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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 Snow
36°F
2°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | E 13 mph |
| Barometer | 29.23 in |
| Dewpoint | 34°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | 5.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 27°F (-3°C) |
| Last update | 6 Dec 4:56 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
25 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK
Winter Storm Warning December 6, 05:36pm until December 8, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Mon

Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon

High: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowTonight

Low: 2 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday

High: 6 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday Night

Low: -10 °F
Snow
Monday

High: -7 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night

Low: -17 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: -9 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
SunnyTuesday Night

Low: -15 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. South wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 15 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind 25 to 35 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 18 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to around -2 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -25. East wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -35. East wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -7. Northeast wind 35 to 40 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -9.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near -4.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -3.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
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)
5:10 pm AKST Dec 6, 2025
5pm AKST Dec 6, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 13, 2025



