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Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 15.00 mi
Last update 22 Aug 10:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 11. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 17. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 11. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 17. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK
 58.91°N 137.53°W (Elev. 13740 ft)
Last Update:
8:47 am AKDT Aug 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Aug 22, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 28, 2026
 
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