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- A winter storm this weekend brings another round of snow to the panhandle, followed by heavy rain into early next week. Click here to read the latest Forecast Discussion:
- With ongoing outflow conditions and cold temperatures up north, the Cold Weather Advisory has been continued for Skagway. Click here for more information:
- Winter Storm Watches have been issued for this weekend. Heavy snow for the north, and heavy snow and rain for the south. Click here for more information:
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
9 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK
Winter Storm Watch December 26, 03:00pm until December 28, 01:00pm
Overnight
Low: 15 °F
Chance Snow
Christmas Day
High: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 12 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 22 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
SnowFriday Night
Low: 15 °F
Snow Likely
then Heavy
SnowSaturday
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
then
Rain/SnowSunday
High: 41 °F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. East wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow before 3am, then rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow between 9pm and 3am, then rain after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain before 9am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK
58.79°N 137.68°W (Elev. 1781 ft)
58.79°N 137.68°W (Elev. 1781 ft)
11:15 pm AKST Dec 24, 2025
3am AKST Dec 25, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025
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