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Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

A Few Clouds

55°F

13°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 20.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 13 Aug 2:54 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41. East wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 41. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41. East wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 41. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
 59°N 137.59°W (Elev. 8445 ft)
Last Update:
4:54 pm AKDT Aug 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKDT Aug 13, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 20, 2026
 
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