News Headlines
- 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:
- A low in the northwestern Gulf will keep rain and snow showers across the area through the week, with precipitation for much of the panhandle changing to a wintry mix Tuesday and eventually back to snow Wednesday. Click here for more information:
- Starting on Thursday afternoon, January 8th. NWS Juneau will begin issuing statements to go along with our marine advisories and warnings. There will be no changes to the NOAA Weather Radio broadcast. Read more here.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Overcast
36°F
2°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | SE 9 mph |
| Barometer | 29.18 in (988.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 35°F (2°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 29°F (-2°C) |
| Last update | 6 Jan 6:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan International Airport AK
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Showers
Likely then
Rain/SnowWednesday
High: 38 °F⇓
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 36 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/SnowThursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 40 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 45 °F
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Rain showers likely before midnight, then rain and snow showers. Low around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 3pm. Temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 9am, then rain and snow showers. High near 36. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 34. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
Ketchikan International Airport AK
55.35°N 131.71°W (Elev. 69 ft)
55.35°N 131.71°W (Elev. 69 ft)
3:12 pm AKST Jan 6, 2026
7pm AKST Jan 6, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 13, 2026
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