News Headlines
- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Haines and Skagway starting Friday evening with a long-duration snow event expected over the weekend, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, from late Friday night through late Saturday night with snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible and winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Click here for more information:
- Medium range weather guidance shows increasing potential for a significant long duration snowfall event developing late weekend for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Hoonah, and Gustavus. Click here for more information:
- 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
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.
Light Drizzle Fog/Mist
41°F
5°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.58 in |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 3.00 mi |
| Last update | 5 Dec 10:45 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
20 Miles W Tlingit Point AK
Today
High: 27 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 26 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSaturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday Night
Low: 9 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowMonday
High: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 14 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Today
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 24. Light south wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 26. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 14. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph becoming east 35 to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 17. Northeast wind 30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 13. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles W Tlingit Point AK
58.78°N 136.74°W (Elev. 3822 ft)
58.78°N 136.74°W (Elev. 3822 ft)
9:41 am AKST Dec 5, 2025
11am AKST Dec 5, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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