News Headlines
- A winter storm this weekend brings another round of snow to the panhandle, followed by heavy rain into early next week. Click here to read the latest Forecast Discussion:
- With ongoing outflow conditions and cold temperatures up north, the Cold Weather Advisory has been continued for Skagway. Click here for more information:
- Winter Storm Watches have been issued for this weekend. Heavy snow for the north, and heavy snow and rain for the south. Click here for more information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Mostly Cloudy
23°F
-5°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | SE 5 mph |
| Barometer | 29.77 in (1008.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 23°F (-5°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 17°F (-8°C) |
| Last update | 25 Dec 9:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan AK
Winter Storm Watch December 26, 09:00pm until December 28, 09:00am
Christmas Day
High: 32 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
SnowTonight
Low: 22 °F
Snow then
Chance SnowFriday
High: 28 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Snow
LikelySaturday
High: 40 °F
Heavy Snow
then
Rain/SnowSaturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
then RainSunday
High: 48 °F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 46 °F
Rain
Monday
High: 50 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 22. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 40. East wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9pm. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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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)
6:31 am AKST Dec 25, 2025
9am AKST Dec 25, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025
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