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- A strong low pressure system will bring storm force winds up to 55 knots and elevated seas up to 40 feet for the eastern Gulf of Alaska and near shore waters by Thursday morning. Click here to read the Marine Weather Statement for more information:
- Multiple rounds of accumulating snow possible for the Klondike and Haines Highways through Thursday. Click here for more information.
- A stronger second front will push into the panhandle Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing strong to high winds over land to portions of southeast Alaska on Thursday. High Wind Watches remain in effect. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Rain Fog/Mist
42°F
6°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | SE 18 G 29 mph |
| Barometer | 29.77 in (1008.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 42°F (6°C) |
| Visibility | 5.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 34°F (1°C) |
| Last update | 11 Feb 1:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan AK
High Wind Warning February 12, 03:00am until February 12, 06:00pm
This Afternoon
High: 46 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 45 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Showers then
Showers
LikelyFriday
High: 43 °F
Showers
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly CloudySaturday
High: 43 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Showers
LikelySunday
High: 43 °F
Showers
Likely
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Showers. High near 46. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 42. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Showers. High near 45. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 36. South wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain showers likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Washington's Birthday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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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)
2:30 pm AKST Feb 11, 2026
3pm AKST Feb 11, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 17, 2026
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