News Headlines
- An incoming storm could bring heavy snowfall to the northern panhandle from late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. Click here to view the Winter Storm Watch:
- High winds expected across the southern panhandle this weekend. Click here to view the High Wind Warning:
- A flood watch is in effect for the southern and central interior panhandle from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. Click here to view the Flood Watch:
- A gale to storm force low is forecast to push through the panhandle over the weekend, bringing strong winds and moderate to heavy rain, with potential for snow for the northern panhandle. Click here for the latest forecast discussion:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Mostly Cloudy
40°F
4°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | S 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.10 in (1019.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 36°F (2°C) |
| Last update | 7 Nov 9:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan International Airport AK
Flood Watch November 8, 09:00am until November 9, 03:00pm
High Wind Warning November 8, 06:00pm until November 9, 09:00am
Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Showers
LikelySaturday
High: 44 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 43 °F⇑
Heavy Rain
Sunday
High: 52 °F
Heavy Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 40 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Monday Night
Low: 40 °F
Rain
Veterans Day
High: 46 °F
Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 9am. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 44. East wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 49 by 4am. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain before noon, then showers after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 52. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before 3am, then rain likely after 3am. Low around 40. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Veterans Day
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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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)
8:40 pm AKST Nov 7, 2025
10pm AKST Nov 7, 2025-6pm AKST Nov 14, 2025
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