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- Strong to High Winds are expected through Wednesday night for the southern panhandle with gusts up to 60 mph expected as multiple systems track inland. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings are in effect. Click here for more details:
- Mariners should exercise caution through Thursday with southeasterly Strong Gales and Storm Force gusts with seas building near 25 ft along the coast. Many inner channels will feel Gale force conditions on Wednesday. Click here for the marine forecast:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Light Rain
45°F
7°C
| Humidity | 58% |
| Wind Speed | SE 20 G 31 mph |
| Barometer | 29.51 in (999.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 31°F (-1°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 37°F (3°C) |
| Last update | 28 Jan 1:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan AK
High Wind Warning January 28, 02:02pm until January 28, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Wed
High Wind Warning
This Afternoon
High: 50 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Rain
Thursday
High: 48 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 44 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 48 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 48 °F
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 42 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Rain. High near 50. Southeast wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 9pm. Low around 47. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 48. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 44. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 48. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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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)
12:25 pm AKST Jan 28, 2026
2pm AKST Jan 28, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
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