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Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 60 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Tuesday. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elfin Cove - Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL)

Lat: 58.19°NLon: 136.35°WElev: 26ft.

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Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK

High Wind Warning January 13, 09:00pm until January 14, 09:00pm

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High Wind Warning

This Afternoon
High: 8 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 7 °F⇑
Snow Likely
then Snow
Tuesday
High: 17 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 8 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday
High: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 7 °F
Snow then
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 16 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday
High: 22 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 8. Southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 9pm. Temperature rising to around 13 by 4am. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday

Snow showers likely, mainly between 9am and noon, then snow after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 17. South wind 30 to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 8. South wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 16. Southwest wind 50 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Snow. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 10.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 22.

Friday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Saturday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.