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- A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Haines and Skagway with a long-duration snow event expected through Sunday, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
- A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, from late Friday night through late Saturday night with snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible and winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Click here for more info:
- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Gustavus, and Hoonah from Sunday night through Monday night with snow accumulations of 11 to 16 inches possible. Click here for more info:
- The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
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
Winter Weather Advisory December 6, 03:00am until December 6, 09:00pm
Overnight
Low: 4 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSaturday
High: 8 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSaturday Night
Low: -2 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday
High: 2 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowSunday Night
Low: -12 °F
Snow
Monday
High: -1 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowMonday Night
Low: -9 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 1 °F
Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: -8 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 4. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before noon, then areas of blowing snow after 3pm. High near 8. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -25. South wind 25 to 30 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 2. Wind chill values as low as -35. Northeast wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around -12. East wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow between noon and 3pm. High near -1. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around -9. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -8.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near -2.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -2.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -8.
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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)
3:10 pm AKST Dec 5, 2025
12am AKST Dec 6, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 12, 2025
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