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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
19 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK
This Afternoon
High: 18 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 13 °F
Snow
Wednesday
High: 18 °F
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 9 °F
Snow
Thursday
High: 14 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 3 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 9 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 4 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow. High near 18. Southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 13. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 9. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
Snow. High near 9. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 4.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 2.
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 -3.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 5.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK
58.9°N 137.48°W (Elev. 9465 ft)
58.9°N 137.48°W (Elev. 9465 ft)
3:03 pm AKST Dec 2, 2025
5pm AKST Dec 2, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 9, 2025
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