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- A strong low pressure system will bring sustained gales to storm force winds with gusts to hurricane force and elevated seas from Baranof Island southward to Prince of Wales Island through Thursday afternoon. Click here for more marine information:
- Snowfall expected for Haines, Skagway and the northern highways through Thursday afternoon. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect with accumulations 4 to 8 inches expected. Click here for more information:
- A strong low will push into the panhandle through Thursday afternoon, bringing strong to high winds over land to portions of southeast Alaska. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings remain in effect. Click here for more information:
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.N/A
| Humidity | NA |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | N/A |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | *** Not a current observation *** |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
This Afternoon

High: 6 °F
Snow Showers
and Areas
Blowing SnowTonight

Low: -1 °F
Snow Showers
and Areas
Blowing SnowFriday
High: 8 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Chance Snow
ShowersFriday Night

Low: -2 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 6 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Snow ShowersSaturday Night

Low: -2 °F
Snow Showers
Sunday

High: 6 °F
Snow Likely
Sunday Night
Low: -11 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
CloudyWashington's Birthday

High: -6 °F
Mostly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. High near 6. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 3pm. High near 6. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 3am, then snow likely after 3am. Low around -2. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -6.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -14.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near -4.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
58.97°N 137.6°W (Elev. 10000 ft)
58.97°N 137.6°W (Elev. 10000 ft)
12:48 pm AKST Feb 12, 2026
1pm AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026


