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An atmospheric river will push into the panhandle late Thursday night through Friday, bringing rounds of rain with rapidly rising freezing levels across the area. Preparations should begin for an expected rain on snow event going into the weekend:
A low in the northwestern Gulf will keep rain and snow showers across the area through the week, with precipitation for much of the panhandle changing to a wintry mix Tuesday and eventually back to snow Wednesday. Click here for more information:
Starting on Thursday afternoon, January 8th. NWS Juneau will begin issuing statements to go along with our marine advisories and warnings. There will be no changes to the NOAA Weather Radio broadcast. Read more here.

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	28.93 in
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	6 Jan 2:47 pm AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK

This Afternoon
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 24 °F
Snow Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 17 °F
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 27 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Snow
Friday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow showers. High near 24. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow showers. Low around 17. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Snow showers likely before 9pm, then snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday

Snow before 9am, then rain between 9am and 3pm, then rain and snow after 3pm. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 32.

Saturday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.