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Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 60 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Tuesday. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from January 13, 06:00 PM AKST until January 14, 09:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

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Humidity	NA
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Extended Forecast for

31 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK

High Wind Watch January 13, 06:00pm until January 14, 09:00am

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High Wind Watch

This Afternoon
High: 26 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 19 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 17 °F
Snow
Thursday
High: 25 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 29 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. Low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tuesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southeast 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. High near 26. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Snow. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday

Snow. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 29.

Friday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Saturday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.