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Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 60 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Tuesday. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from January 13, 09:00 PM AKST until January 14, 09:00 PM AKST

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

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Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	NA
Last update	* Not a current observation *

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Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK

High Wind Watch January 13, 09:00pm until January 14, 09:00pm

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High Wind Watch

This Afternoon
High: 17 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 10 °F⇑
Snow Likely
then Snow
Tuesday
High: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow
Thursday
High: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday
High: 24 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. High near 17. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 9pm. Temperature rising to around 16 by 5am. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tuesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. South wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southeast 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 15 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Low around 13. Southeast wind 40 to 50 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 17. Southwest wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Snow. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 13.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

Friday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Saturday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.