Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle Friday morning through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from January 9, 09:00 AM AKST until January 10, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Snow

34°F

1°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	NW 13 mph
Barometer	29.23 in
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Wind Chill	25°F (-4°C)
Last update	9 Jan 8:47 am AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK

Flood Watch until January 10, 09:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch until January 10, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Sat
Flood Watch
Today
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 42. Southeast wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 36. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 39. Southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Snow before 9am, then rain and snow. High near 39. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow before 9pm, then rain between 9pm and 3am, then rain and snow after 3am. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

Rain and snow. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.

Tuesday

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 42.