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- Rain chances and above normal temps continue. A pattern change looks to bring colder temps and snow by the weekend. For more info, click here:
- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Haines and Skagway for the potential of a long-duration snow event over the weekend. Click here for more information:
- Long range weather models hinting at a potential significant snow event developing for this upcoming weekend for the northern panhandle. Stay tuned to the forecast. Click here for more details:
- The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Fog
42°F
6°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | S 3 mph |
| Barometer | 30.13 in (1020.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 42°F (6°C) |
| Visibility | 0.25 mi |
| Last update | 4 Dec 2:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Saxman AK
Dense Fog Advisory until December 5, 03:00am
NOW until 3:00am Fri
Dense Fog Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 46 °F
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 41 °F
Rain
Sunday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
Saxman AK
55.3°N 131.59°W (Elev. 1 ft)
55.3°N 131.59°W (Elev. 1 ft)
6:06 am AKST Dec 4, 2025
4pm AKST Dec 4, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 10, 2025
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