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Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.
Fog
54°F
12°C
| Humidity | 94% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.11 in |
| Dewpoint | 52°F (11°C) |
| Visibility | 0.50 mi |
| Last update | 6 Aug 6:45 am AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
28 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK
Today

High: 44 °F
Cloudy
Tonight

Low: 38 °F
Cloudy
Friday

High: 40 °F
Cloudy
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Cloudy then
Chance
ShowersSaturday
High: 44 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night

Low: 37 °F
Chance
ShowersSunday
High: 45 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly CloudySunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
ShowersMonday
High: 46 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Today
Cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly between 7am and 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
28 Miles ENE Cape Fairweather AK
58.98°N 137.23°W (Elev. 4944 ft)
58.98°N 137.23°W (Elev. 4944 ft)
8:12 am AKDT Aug 6, 2026
8am AKDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 12, 2026


