Flood Watches are in effect until Monday morning for the southern panhandle. Flood Advisories are in effect for the Juneau area for ponding around roadways, & around Ketchikan's Ward Lake...

An atmospheric river will continue to impact the panhandle into Monday, bringing heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding remains a concern due the heavy rainfall, abundant snowmelt, & clogged storm drains & ditches. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the Outer Coast & southern panhandle with the heavy rainfall may possibly increase the risk for isolated landslides. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

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Humidity NA
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Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers before 3am, then snow after 3am.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 8. Southwest wind 50 to 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly before 9am.  Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 15. Southwest wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind 25 to 30 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 16. South wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 9. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers before 3am, then snow after 3am. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 8. Southwest wind 50 to 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly before 9am. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 15. Southwest wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind 25 to 30 mph.
Monday
Snow. High near 16. South wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 3am. Low around 9. Southwest wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 14.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
 59.05°N 137.57°W (Elev. 8789 ft)
7:53 pm AKST Jan 10, 2026
1am AKST Jan 11, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 17, 2026
 
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