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Flood Watches are in effect from through Saturday evening for the northern panhandle & until Monday morning for the south. Flood Advisories are in effect for the Juneau area & Hoonah for ponding around roadways, & around Ketchikan's Ward Lake...

An atmospheric river will continue to impact the panhandle into Monday, bringing heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding remains a concern due the heavy rainfall, abundant snowmelt, & clogged storm drains & ditches. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the Outer Coast & southern panhandle with the heavy rainfall may possibly increase the risk for isolated landslides. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.37 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 10 Jan 2:47 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 10. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 3am, then snow after 3am. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 12. Wind chill values as low as -20. Southwest wind 40 to 45 mph becoming east 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 14. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 10. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 3am, then snow after 3am. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 12. Wind chill values as low as -20. Southwest wind 40 to 45 mph becoming east 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph.
Monday
Snow. High near 14. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 10.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -1.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 10.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 5.
Friday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
 58.97°N 137.6°W (Elev. 10000 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm AKST Jan 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKST Jan 10, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 16, 2026
 
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