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Rain chances and above normal temps continue. A pattern change looks to bring colder temps and snow by the weekend. For more info, click here:
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Haines and Skagway for the potential of a long-duration snow event over the weekend. Click here for more information:
Long range weather models hinting at a potential significant snow event developing for this upcoming weekend for the northern panhandle. Stay tuned to the forecast. Click here for more details:
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	4 Dec 11:01 am AKST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK

This Afternoon
High: -1 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: -8 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: -5 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: -9 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: -4 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: -14 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: -8 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: -22 °F
Snow
Monday
High: -15 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind around 20 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -25. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Friday

Snow. High near -5. Wind chill values as low as -30. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around -9. Wind chill values as low as -35. East wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near -4. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around -14. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near -8. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -22.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -15.

Monday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23.

Tuesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -16.