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ALERT: WINTER STORM WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA.

More heavy snow is expected for Southeast Alaska by Monday as another strong front enters the region. Now is the time to complete any snow removal mitigation efforts to protect property ahead of the next snow storm. Stay tuned to weather.gov/juneau for the latest updates on this developing weather situation. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

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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

Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -11 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 4. Wind chill values as low as -30. South wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.

    High: 4 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -25. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 6. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 6 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. Low around -3. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. High near 1. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 1 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 3am, then snow likely after 3am. Low around -11. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: -11 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4.

    High: -4 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of snow showers before 3am, then snow after 3am. Low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -35. Southwest wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow before 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 4. Wind chill values as low as -30. South wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -25. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 6. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Low around -3. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 1. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 3am, then snow likely after 3am. Low around -11. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 12.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 3.
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 3.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 10.
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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:
9:32 pm AKST Jan 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am AKST Jan 5, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 11, 2026
 
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