News Headlines
- An atmospheric river will push into the panhandle late Thursday night through Friday, bringing rounds of rain with rapidly rising freezing levels across the area. Preparations should begin for an expected rain on snow event going into the weekend:
- A low in the northwestern Gulf will keep rain and snow showers across the area through the week, with precipitation for much of the panhandle changing to a wintry mix Tuesday and eventually back to snow Wednesday. Click here for more information:
- Starting on Thursday afternoon, January 8th. NWS Juneau will begin issuing statements to go along with our marine advisories and warnings. There will be no changes to the NOAA Weather Radio broadcast. Read more here.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
A Few Clouds
34°F
1°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | SE 5 mph |
| Barometer | 29.30 in (992.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 33°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 29°F (-2°C) |
| Last update | 7 Jan 1:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan AK
Overnight
Low: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 41 °F⇓
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
ShowersThursday
High: 40 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/SnowThursday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
RainFriday
High: 49 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 45 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Rain and snow showers. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers. Temperature falling to around 35 by 4pm. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9pm. Low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 9am, then rain and snow showers. High near 40. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers before 9pm, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
Ketchikan AK
55.34°N 131.67°W (Elev. 1 ft)
55.34°N 131.67°W (Elev. 1 ft)
8:35 pm AKST Jan 6, 2026
2am AKST Jan 7, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
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