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- A strong low pressure system will bring storm force winds up to 55 knots and elevated seas up to 40 feet for the eastern Gulf of Alaska and near shore waters by Thursday morning. Click here to read the Marine Weather Statement for more information:
- Multiple rounds of accumulating snow possible for the Klondike and Haines Highways through Thursday. Click here for more information.
- A stronger second front will push into the panhandle Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing strong to high winds over land to portions of southeast Alaska on Thursday. High Wind Watches remain in effect. Click here for more information:
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.N/A
| Humidity | NA |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | N/A |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | *** Not a current observation *** |
Extended Forecast for
20 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
Today
High: 4 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance SnowTonight
Low: 0 °F
Chance Snow
then Heavy
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowThursday
High: 7 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowThursday Night
Low: 0 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowFriday
High: 4 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
SnowFriday Night
Low: -4 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 4 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
LikelySaturday Night
Low: -2 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 3 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
Today
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -30. East wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am, then areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 7. Wind chill values as low as -30. East wind 40 to 50 mph becoming east 25 to 35 mph. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -25. South wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Washington's Birthday
Partly sunny, with a high near -6.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -8.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
59.02°N 137.53°W (Elev. 10692 ft)
59.02°N 137.53°W (Elev. 10692 ft)
6:47 am AKST Feb 11, 2026
8am AKST Feb 11, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 17, 2026
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