Forecast and Conditions for Elfin Cove, Alaska

Updated: 9:36 AM AKDT on May 13, 2008
Observed at Gustavus, Alaska
Temperature 45 °F / 7 °C
Windchill 40 °F / 4 °C
Humidity 76%
Dew Point 37 °F / 3 °C
Wind SE at 8 mph / 13 km/h
Pressure 29.83 in / 1010 hPa (Rising)
Conditions Overcast
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 5500 ft / 1676 m
Overcast (OVC) : 7000 ft / 2133 m
Yesterday's Maximum 48 °F / 9 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 45 °F / 7 °C
Normal high 46 °F / 7 °C
Normal low 39 °F / 3 °C
Record high 57 °F / 13 °C (2005)
Record low 35 °F / 1 °C (2006)
Sunrise04:42 AM (AKDT)
Sunset09:22 PM (AKDT)
Moon Rise02:10 PM (AKDT)
Moon Set03:03 AM (AKDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:45 am ADT on May 13, 2008


... Heavy rain likely for the Panhandle Wednesday...

An unusually strong late Spring storm is expected to bring heavy
rain to the Panhandle Wednesday and Wednesday night. Most
locations should expect 1 to 2 inches of rain with as much as 4
inches of rain possible in the wetter and terrain favored
locations.

Freezing levels are forecast to climb to 5,000 feet across the
north to over 10,000 feet in the south. The high freezing levels...
combined with an unusually deep snow pack in the mountains and the
likelihood of heavy rain... could result in significant rises on
the regions rivers. Also there will be an increased risk of
avalanche and snow slide activity.

Person across Southeast Alaska... especially those venturing into
the back country or near a flood pron area... should monitor this
developing situation. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your
favorite local media for updates of this event.

This statement will be updated by 4 PM ADT Tuesday or sooner if
conditions warrant.


Forecast as of 8:05 am ADT on May 13, 2008

Now
Cloudy with scattered rain showers moving northeastward through noon. Rainfall amounts of less than five hundredth of an inch expected through the morning. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Forecast as of 5:00 am ADT on May 13, 2008

Today
Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs around 52. Light winds. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Tonight
Cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening...then rain...heavy at times late. Windy. Lows around 43. Southeast wind 15 mph increasing to east 30 mph late. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Wednesday
Rain...windy. Highs around 48. Southeast wind 30 mph. Wind gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 100 percent.
Wednesday Night
Rain...windy. Lows around 44. Southeast wind 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent.
Thursday
Rain likely. Breezy. Highs around 48. South wind 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night and Friday
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 43. Highs around 50.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows around 43.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
Sunday and Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs around 52. Lows around 40.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 54.
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