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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 | 96% |
| Wind Speed | SE 16 G 35 mph |
| Barometer | 29.81 in (1009.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 41°F (5°C) |
| Visibility | 4.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 34°F (1°C) |
| Last update | 11 Feb 7:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan AK
High Wind Watch February 12, 03:00am until February 12, 11:00pm
Wind Advisory February 11, 08:26am until February 11, 03:00pm
NOW until 3:00pm Wed
Wind Advisory
Today
High: 46 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain then
Rain LikelyFriday
High: 44 °F
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Chance Rain
then Mostly
CloudySaturday
High: 42 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain Likely
Detailed Forecast
Today
Rain. High near 46. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 46. South wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Washington's Birthday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
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)
6:47 am AKST Feb 11, 2026
8am AKST Feb 11, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 17, 2026
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