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- Accumulating snow expected for many areas of the panhandle Thursday into Friday. Winter storm warnings and Winter weather advisories have been issued for many areas. Click here for more details.
- Widespread strong cold outflow winds and freezing spray return for many marine areas starting as early as Friday in the north, and spreading southward into Saturday. See latest Marine Weather Statement for more information.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Fair
24°F
-4°C
| Humidity | 52% |
| Wind Speed | W 3 mph |
| Barometer | 30.15 in (1021.1 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 9°F (-13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Feb 5:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan AK
Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 06:00pm until February 20, 09:00am
Tonight
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 31 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
SnowThursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
CloudySaturday
High: 39 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 9am, then rain and snow showers likely. High near 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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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)
3:36 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 25, 2026
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