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Showers possible for northern panhandle on Fri with a better chance of precipitation this weekend as a stronger system pushes into the area. Snow possible for northern communities with snow likely for the northern highways. Click here for more details:

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	E 12 mph
Barometer	30.24 in
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	15.00 mi
Wind Chill	28°F (-2°C)
Last update	28 Nov 11:02 am AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK

This Afternoon
High: 9 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: -1 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Clear
Saturday
High: 8 °F
Sunny then
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 2 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 9 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow
Tuesday
High: 12 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind around 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Snow. Low around 2. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 12. South wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

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

Monday Night

Snow, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 8.

Tuesday

Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 12.

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.