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- 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.
Fair
26°F
-3°C
| Humidity | 75% |
| Wind Speed | NW 13 mph |
| Barometer | 29.72 in (1006.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 19°F (-7°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 15°F (-9°C) |
| Last update | 24 Dec 9:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan International Airport AK
Winter Storm Watch December 26, 09:00pm until December 28, 09:00am
Tonight
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Clear
Christmas Day
High: 29 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
SnowThursday Night
Low: 19 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
SnowFriday
High: 26 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 15 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Snow
LikelySaturday
High: 36 °F
Heavy Snow
then
Rain/SnowSaturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 45 °F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Christmas Day
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3am. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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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)
3:17 pm AKST Dec 24, 2025
10pm AKST Dec 24, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025
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