Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late Thursday night through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Wind Chill	26°F (-3°C)
Last update	8 Jan 4:53 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

Ketchikan International Airport AK

Flood Watch January 9, 09:00am until January 10, 09:00pm

High Wind Warning January 9, 03:00pm until January 10, 03:00am

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Flood Watch

High Wind Warning

This Afternoon
High: 37 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 36 °F⇑
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 47 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 42 °F
Heavy Rain
Sunday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Rain
Monday
High: 46 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. High near 37. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 43 by 5am. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Rain. High near 46. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.

Monday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.