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A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Haines and Skagway with a long-duration snow event expected through Sunday. Click here for more information:
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, until Saturday night. Click here for more info:
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Gustavus, and Hoonah starting late Saturday night and continuing to Monday. 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

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from December 6, 12:00 PM AKST until December 8, 12:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	NE 12 mph
Barometer	29.08 in
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Wind Chill	29°F (-2°C)
Last update	6 Dec 10:53 am AKST

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK

Winter Weather Advisory until December 8, 12:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until December 8, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Mon
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 33 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow then
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 28 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 18 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 22 °F
Snow Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 15 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. Low around 28. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. High near 33. East wind 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. Low around 20. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

Snow. High near 28. Northeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Snow. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Wednesday

A chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.