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Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories have been issued for this weekend. Heavy snow for the north, and heavy snow and rain for the south. Click here for more information:

Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories have been issued for this weekend. Heavy snow for the north, and heavy snow and rain for the south. Click here for more information: Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Overcast

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 5:01 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK

Winter Storm Warning December 27, 12:00am until December 29, 06:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around -3 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -35. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -9 °F⇑

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 6. Wind chill values as low as -30. East wind 30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.

    High: 6 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 14 by 11pm. Wind chill values as low as -20. East wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 40 to 46 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F⇑

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. Southeast wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 9. Southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around -3 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -35. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 6. Wind chill values as low as -30. East wind 30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 14 by 11pm. Wind chill values as low as -20. East wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 40 to 46 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. Southeast wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 9. Southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 11.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 2.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 3.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3.
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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:
3:57 pm AKST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm AKST Dec 26, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 2, 2026
 
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