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Heavy Snow for the Northern Rockies & Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for Parts of the West

A storm system will bring heavy snow and gusty winds from the northern Rockies to the northern Plains this weekend, along with bitterly cold temperatures. Meanwhile, dry and gusty conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions over parts of California and the Four Corners region. A cold front in the East will bring scattered showers and storms with cool temperatures for the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

A Few Clouds

36°F

2°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.55 in (1034.7 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Oct 2:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Ketchikan International Airport AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 29 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow

    High: 41 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 47 by 5am. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Heavy Rain

    Low: 40 °F⇑

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 52. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Heavy Rain

    High: 52 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    Rain

    Low: 47 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 49 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 42 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 47 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 41 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 47 by 5am. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 52. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
Ketchikan International Airport AK
 55.35°N 131.71°W (Elev. 69 ft)
Last Update:
10:07 pm AKDT Oct 24, 2020
Forecast Valid:
3am AKDT Oct 25, 2020-6pm AKDT Oct 31, 2020
 
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