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Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late Thursday night through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Light Snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.58 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 8 Jan 8:57 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. Wind chill values as low as -35. Southwest wind around 20 mph.

    High: -7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Temperature rising to around 4 by 4am. Wind chill values as low as -30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -9 °F⇑

    Snow Likely
    then Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. East wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 7. Southeast wind 35 to 40 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 11. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. Wind chill values as low as -35. Southwest wind around 20 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Temperature rising to around 4 by 4am. Wind chill values as low as -30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. East wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 7. Southeast wind 35 to 40 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 11. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 13.
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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:
9:26 am AKST Jan 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKST Jan 8, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 14, 2026
 
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