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- A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Haines and Skagway with a long-duration snow event expected through Sunday, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
- A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, from late Friday night through late Saturday night with snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible and winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Click here for more info:
- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Gustavus, and Hoonah from Sunday night through Monday night with snow accumulations of 11 to 16 inches possible. Click here for more info:
- 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
Winter Storm Watch December 7, 06:00am until December 8, 03:00pm
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSaturday
High: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSaturday Night
Low: 4 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: 7 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday Night
Low: -4 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowMonday
High: 3 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowMonday Night
Low: -4 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 6 °F
Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 0 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 11. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before noon, then areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 14. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 4. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph becoming east 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 7. Wind chill values as low as -30. Southeast wind around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around -4. Northeast wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 3. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around -4. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 6.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 0.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -3.
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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)
3:10 pm AKST Dec 5, 2025
10pm AKST Dec 5, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 12, 2025
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