Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late Thursday night through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

38°F

3°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SE 17 G 32 mph
Barometer	29.72 in (1006.6 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Wind Chill	29°F (-2°C)
Last update	8 Jan 10:53 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

Ketchikan AK

Flood Watch January 9, 09:00am until January 10, 09:00pm

High Wind Warning January 9, 03:00pm until January 10, 03:00am

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Flood Watch

High Wind Warning

Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday
High: 51 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 46 °F
Heavy Rain
Sunday
High: 49 °F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 46 °F
Rain
Monday
High: 49 °F
Rain
Monday Night
Low: 46 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 39. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 51. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Rain. High near 49. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 46. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Rain. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.

Monday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.