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- An atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy rain to the southern panhandle through Monday morning. Flooding remains a concern due to heavy rainfall rates, abundant snowmelt, & clogged storm drains & ditches. View the Flood Watch here:
- Heavy rain and strong winds continue for the southern panhandle. Active weather continues through the week. 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 Watch January 13, 09:00pm until January 14, 09:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 12, 06:41am until January 12, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Mon
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 15 °F⇓
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowTonight
Low: 7 °F⇑
Snow Likely
then SnowTuesday
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowTuesday Night
Low: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday
High: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday Night
Low: 6 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Today
Snow. Areas of blowing snow between 9am and noon. Temperature rising to near 15 by 8am, then falling to around 7 during the remainder of the day. South wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 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. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 17. South wind 30 to 35 mph becoming east 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 15 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 10. Southeast wind 50 to 55 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 14. Southwest wind 50 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 11.
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 11.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
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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)
6:00 am AKST Jan 12, 2026
6am AKST Jan 12, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
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