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Flood Watches are in effect from through Saturday evening for the northern panhandle & until Monday morning for the south. Flood Advisories are in effect for the Juneau area & Hoonah for ponding around roadways, & around Ketchikan's Ward Lake...

An atmospheric river will continue to impact the panhandle into Monday, bringing heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding remains a concern due the heavy rainfall, abundant snowmelt, & clogged storm drains & ditches. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the Outer Coast & southern panhandle with the heavy rainfall may possibly increase the risk for isolated landslides. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1005.6 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 10 Jan 1:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Ketchikan AK

Flood Watch January 10, 02:39pm until January 12, 09:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch January 10, 02:39pm until January 12, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers before 3am, then rain after 3am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 46. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 49. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 50. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 49. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers before 3am, then rain after 3am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 46. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 49. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain. High near 50. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ketchikan AK
 55.34°N 131.67°W (Elev. 1 ft)
Last Update:
6:14 am AKST Jan 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKST Jan 10, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 16, 2026
 
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