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.
A Few Clouds
18°F
-8°C
| Humidity | 92% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.78 in (1008.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 16°F (-9°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 25 Dec 2:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan AK
Winter Storm Watch December 26, 09:00pm until December 28, 09:00am
Overnight
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Clear
Christmas Day
High: 32 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
SnowThursday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
SnowFriday
High: 29 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Snow
LikelySaturday
High: 40 °F
Heavy Snow
then
Rain/SnowSaturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
then RainSunday
High: 49 °F
Heavy Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 46 °F
Heavy Rain
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 29. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9pm. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
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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)
11:15 pm AKST Dec 24, 2025
3am AKST Dec 25, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025
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