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- A Winter Storm Watch 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 40 mph. Click here for more information:
- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Haines and Skagway starting Friday evening with a long-duration snow event expected over the weekend, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
- Medium range weather guidance shows increasing potential for a significant long duration snowfall event developing late weekend for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Hoonah, and Gustavus. Click here for more information:
- 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.
Overcast
43°F
6°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.02 in |
| Dewpoint | 41°F (5°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 40°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 4 Dec 4:54 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
20 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
Winter Storm Watch December 6, 03:00am until December 7, 03:00am
This Afternoon
High: 10 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 3 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 6 °F
Snow Likely
then SnowFriday Night
Low: 2 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 6 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSaturday Night
Low: -5 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: -4 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday Night
Low: -13 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowMonday
High: 0 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 9am. High near 6. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 2. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 6. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around -5. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near -4. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around -13.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 0.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -9.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near -2.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -9.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -11.
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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)
4:57 pm AKST Dec 4, 2025
5pm AKST Dec 4, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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