An atmospheric river will push into the panhandle late Thursday night through Friday, bringing rounds of rain with rapidly rising freezing levels across the area. Preparations should begin for an expected rain on snow event going into the weekend:
Heavy rain for the panhandle with rapidly rising freezing levels. Any existing snowpack will become more dense and harder to move. Additionally, hard pack snow on driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks will become very icy. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Rain Fog/Mist
36°F
2°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | SE 7 mph |
| Barometer | 29.29 in (992.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 34°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | 3.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 30°F (-1°C) |
| Last update | 7 Jan 7:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan AK
Today
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
ShowersThursday
High: 39 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/SnowThursday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
RainFriday
High: 49 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 45 °F
Rain
Sunday
High: 49 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Today
Rain and snow showers. High near 40. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9pm. Low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 9am, then rain and snow showers. High near 39. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers before 9pm, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
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)
7:38 am AKST Jan 7, 2026
8am AKST Jan 7, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
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