News Headlines
- Rainy weather continues, along with above normal temps. A pattern change looks to bring colder temps and snow by the weekend. For more info, click here:
- Long range weather models hinting at a potential significant snow event developing for this upcoming weekend for the northern panhandle. Stay tuned to the forecast. Click here for more details:
- 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.
Light Rain
43°F
6°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.87 in |
| Dewpoint | 41°F (5°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 39°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 3 Dec 4:45 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
20 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
This Afternoon
High: 16 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowTonight
Low: 5 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowThursday
High: 9 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 3 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 5 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 2 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 6 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: -1 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 2 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 16. Southwest wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and midnight. Low around 5. West wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow. High near 5. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 2.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -13.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
58.98°N 137.49°W (Elev. 10797 ft)
58.98°N 137.49°W (Elev. 10797 ft)
5:30 pm AKST Dec 3, 2025
5pm AKST Dec 3, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 10, 2025
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