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Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Last update 16 Aug 2:45 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, mainly before 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 43. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 43. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles E Cape Fairweather AK
 58.84°N 137.45°W (Elev. 6175 ft)
Last Update:
3:56 pm AKDT Aug 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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