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- 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 and begin preparations for this potentially significant event. Click here for more details:
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Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.
Light Rain
41°F
5°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.08 in |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Last update | 2 Dec 4:52 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
16 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK
This Afternoon
High: 6 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: -1 °F
Snow then
Snow LikelyWednesday
High: 5 °F
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: -5 °F
Snow
Thursday
High: 1 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -10 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: -5 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: -9 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: -4 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow. High near 6. Southwest wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -25. Southwest wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 5. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -10.
Friday
Snow. High near -5. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around -9.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near -4.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around -12.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near -7.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -14.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near -8.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK
58.91°N 137.53°W (Elev. 13740 ft)
58.91°N 137.53°W (Elev. 13740 ft)
3:03 pm AKST Dec 2, 2025
5pm AKST Dec 2, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 9, 2025
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