Snow and High Winds Across the Rockies and Central High Plains; Unseasonably Warm Over the Central U.S.

A storm system will shift into the Rockies and High Plains into Friday, bringing strong winds and snow to mountainous terrain. Record high temperatures may occur across the Great Plains and Upper Midwest today. This weekend, Pacific moisture will bring heavy rain and high elevation snow to the Pacific Northwest, and severe thunderstorms will impact the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Overcast

4°C

40°F

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed S 9 km/h
Barometer 1008.4 mb (29.78 in)
Dewpoint 3°C (37°F)
Visibility 16 km
Wind Chill2°C (36°F)
Last update 6 Dec 8:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Ketchikan International Airport AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 3. Southeast wind around 15 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Showers

    Low: 3 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Southeast wind 10 to 20 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 6 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southeast wind around 10 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 2 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 5. Southeast wind 20 to 25 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Rain

    High: 5 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 3. Southeast wind 25 to 30 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Heavy Rain

    Low: 3 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Heavy Rain

    High: 6 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly before 3am.  Low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

    Low: 1 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3.

    Chance Rain

    High: 3 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Rain Likely

    Low: 1 °C

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers. Low around 3. Southeast wind around 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Southeast wind 10 to 20 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southeast wind around 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain. High near 5. Southeast wind 20 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 3. Southeast wind 25 to 30 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly before 3am. Low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 4.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 7.
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Point Forecast:
Ketchikan International Airport AK
 55.35°N 131.71°W (Elev. 8 m)
5:29 pm AKST Dec 6, 2023
9pm AKST Dec 6, 2023-6pm AKST Dec 13, 2023
 
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