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- A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Haines and Skagway with a long-duration snow event expected through Sunday. Click here for more information:
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- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau, Gustavus, and Hoonah starting late Saturday night and continuing to Monday. Click here for more info:
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Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)
Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.
Light Rain
37°F
3°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | NE 12 mph |
| Barometer | 29.08 in |
| Dewpoint | 36°F (2°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 29°F (-2°C) |
| Last update | 6 Dec 10:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
21 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
Winter Weather Advisory December 6, 01:32pm until December 6, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Sat
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 4 °F
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: -8 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday
High: -1 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowSunday Night
Low: -17 °F
Snow
Monday
High: -7 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowMonday Night
Low: -18 °F
Snow then
Chance SnowTuesday
High: -13 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: -20 °F
Chance Snow
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 4. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before midnight, then areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -35. South wind 25 to 30 mph becoming southeast 35 to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near -1. Wind chill values as low as -40. East wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around -17. Wind chill values as low as -45. East wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow between noon and 3pm. High near -7. East wind 35 to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 9pm. Low around -18. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -13.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near -11.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.
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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)
1:03 pm AKST Dec 6, 2025
1pm AKST Dec 6, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 12, 2025
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