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- Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 60 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
- Heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Tuesday. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:
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
High Wind Warning January 13, 06:00pm until January 14, 09:00am
Tonight
Low: 31 °F⇑
Snow then
Rain/SnowTuesday
High: 42 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Heavy Rain
then
Rain/Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowWednesday
High: 39 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow then
Snow LikelyThursday
High: 39 °F
Snow Likely
then
Rain/Snow
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 44 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow before midnight, then rain and snow. Temperature rising to around 38 by 4am. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Showers before noon, then rain after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. East wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain before midnight, then rain and snow between midnight and 3am, then snow after 3am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 32. Southeast wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 39. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Snow likely before 3pm, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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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)
4:04 pm AKST Jan 12, 2026
7pm AKST Jan 12, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
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