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- Cold temperatures are forecasted for most of the Panhandle, with multiple cold weather hazards extended through Thursday. Click here for more information:
- With ongoing outflow conditions, the northern inner channels will continue to see moderate to heavy freezing spray through the first half of the week. View the latest Marine Weather Statement here:
- A pattern change is on the way for the weekend. Heavy snow possible for the north, and heavy snow and rain possible for the south. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.
Clear
28°F
-2°C
| Humidity | 55% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 7 mph |
| Barometer | 29.92 in |
| Dewpoint | 14°F (-10°C) |
| Visibility | 20.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 21°F (-6°C) |
| Last update | 24 Dec 12:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
21 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
This Afternoon
High: 2 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: -6 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
SnowChristmas Day
High: 0 °F⇓
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -17 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: -6 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
SnowFriday Night
Low: -8 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 9 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 3 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 2. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -11 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -35. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -6. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around -8. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 9. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
59.01°N 137.48°W (Elev. 7930 ft)
59.01°N 137.48°W (Elev. 7930 ft)
5:42 am AKST Dec 24, 2025
1pm AKST Dec 24, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 30, 2025
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