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- A strong front will push across the southern panhandle through Tuesday, with wind gusts up to 50 mph expected through the day. Wind Advisories remain in effect for Ketchikan, Sitka, Prince of Wales, and Annette Island. Click here for more details:
- Periods of rain, wind, and above normal temperatures are expected to persist through the week as multiple systems track northward across the region. Read the area forecast discussion here:
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
Overnight
Low: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
Tuesday
High: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
then Slight
Chance SnowWednesday
High: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing SnowWednesday Night
Low: 15 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowThursday
High: 19 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 12 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 19 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 15 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 18. Southeast wind around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Southeast wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow before midnight, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. High near 21. East wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around 15. South wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Snow. High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, 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)
3:18 pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
3am AKST Feb 3, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 9, 2026
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