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- A strong low will push into the panhandle through Thursday afternoon, bringing strong to high winds over land to portions of southeast Alaska. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings remain in effect. Click here for more information:
- A strong low pressure system will bring gales to storm force winds and elevated seas across the central and southern waters through Thursday evening. Click here for more marine information:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Overcast
42°F
6°C
| Humidity | 73% |
| Wind Speed | SE 14 mph |
| Barometer | 29.89 in (1012.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 34°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 35°F (2°C) |
| Last update | 12 Feb 3:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan International Airport AK
High Wind Warning February 12, 04:19pm until February 12, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Thu
High Wind Warning
This Afternoon
High: 42 °F
Scattered
ShowersTonight
Low: 36 °F
Showers then
Chance
Rain/SnowFriday
High: 41 °F
Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Patchy
FogSaturday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Chance Rain
then RainSunday
High: 41 °F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain Likely
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Rain showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. South wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 3am. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Washington's Birthday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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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)
3:59 pm AKST Feb 12, 2026
4pm AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
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