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- Rain chances and above normal temps continue. A pattern change looks to bring colder temps and snow by the weekend. For more info, click here:
- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Haines and Skagway for the potential of a long-duration snow event over the weekend. Click here for more information:
- Long range weather models hinting at a potential significant snow event developing for this upcoming weekend for the northern panhandle. Stay tuned to the forecast. Click here for more details:
- The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.
Light Rain Fog/Mist Fog in Vicinity
43°F
6°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 7 mph |
| Barometer | 30.05 in |
| Dewpoint | 41°F (5°C) |
| Visibility | 3.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 39°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 4 Dec 2:48 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
21 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
Winter Storm Watch December 6, 03:00am until December 7, 03:00am
This Afternoon
High: 10 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 3 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 6 °F
Snow Likely
then SnowFriday Night
Low: 2 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 5 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSaturday Night
Low: -5 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: -4 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday Night
Low: -13 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowMonday
High: -1 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 9am. High near 6. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 2. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. High near 5. South wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around -5. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near -4. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around -13.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near -1.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -9.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near -2.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -9.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
59.02°N 137.53°W (Elev. 10692 ft)
59.02°N 137.53°W (Elev. 10692 ft)
4:21 pm AKST Dec 4, 2025
4pm AKST Dec 4, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 10, 2025
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