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- Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for Ketchikan, Annette Island, and Prince of Wales Island for Tuesday. Winter weather advisory up for Hyder. Click here for more information...
- Dangerously cold temperatures are ongoing for the Klondike Highway, which will continue into mid week. Other areas in the northern panhandle will see unusually cold temperatures through the week. Click here for more information...
- 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.
Overcast
33°F
1°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.71 in (1006.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 33°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 9 Dec 5:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan AK
Winter Storm Warning December 9, 09:00am until December 10, 12:00am
Today
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Rain/Snow
then Chance
SnowWednesday
High: 32 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 26 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
SnowThursday Night
Low: 17 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 25 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 18 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
Today
Snow likely before 9am, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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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)
5:45 am AKST Dec 9, 2025
6am AKST Dec 9, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 15, 2025
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