Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SE 20 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 29 Dec 2:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Ketchikan AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 49. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 47. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 49. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 46. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 49. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 47. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 49. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 46. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ketchikan AK
 55.34°N 131.67°W (Elev. 1 ft)
11:43 am AKST Dec 29, 2025
3pm AKST Dec 29, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 4, 2026
 
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