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Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed E 16 mph
Barometer 29.57 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 17 Nov 2:49 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 11. Southwest wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 9pm, then snow showers, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 0. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers before 9am, then snow likely after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 10. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Light and variable wind becoming east 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 13. East wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 10. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 11. Southwest wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 9pm, then snow showers, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 0. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers before 9am, then snow likely after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 10. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Light and variable wind becoming east 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 13. East wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 10. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 4.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 10.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK
 58.9°N 137.48°W (Elev. 9465 ft)
Last Update:
2:33 pm AKST Nov 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKST Nov 17, 2025-6pm AKST Nov 23, 2025
 
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