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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 29 Dec 2:55 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles W Tlingit Point AK

Winter Storm Warning December 29, 04:31pm until December 30, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 29, 04:31pm until December 30, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. Low around 16. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. High near 23. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. East wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. High near 23. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 16. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. High near 23. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. East wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
New Year's Day
Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely before 3am, then snow likely after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles W Tlingit Point AK
 58.78°N 136.74°W (Elev. 3822 ft)
Last Update:
3:59 pm AKST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKST Dec 29, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 4, 2026
 
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