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- High Wind Warnings remain in effect for majority of the panhandle into Wednesday with gusts to around 70 mph expected as a strong system pushes inland. Click here to view the High Wind Warning:
- A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the upper elevations of the Klondike Highway and near White Pass with total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches through Wednesday morning. Click here for more details:
- Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over most of SEAK into Wednesday with rain amounts of 1 to 3+ inches. 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.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
High Wind Warning until January 14, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Wed
High Wind Warning
Overnight
Low: 6 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday
High: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday Night
Low: 2 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow then
Snow LikelyThursday
High: 16 °F
Snow Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowFriday
High: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 12 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 20 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -25. South wind 55 to 65 mph increasing to 80 to 90 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 31 to 37 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 12. Wind chill values as low as -30. Southwest wind 75 to 85 mph decreasing to 50 to 60 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -25. Southwest wind 40 to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 16. Southwest wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers before 3am, then snow after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and 3am. Low around 12. South wind 30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles NE Cape Fairweather AK
59.05°N 137.57°W (Elev. 8789 ft)
59.05°N 137.57°W (Elev. 8789 ft)
9:42 pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
12am AKST Jan 14, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 20, 2026
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