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Heads up folks in the Juneau area, we will be conducting a live test in conjunction with Alaska Electric Light & Power for the Salmon Creek Dam on September 23rd, 2026. See the Public Information Statment here for more details.
Intermittent rain showers continue across the panhandle through Wednesday night as a system in the Gulf slowly weakens. Rain chances decrease through tonight with drier weather looking likely by Thursday afternoon. Read the latest forecast here...
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Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Light Rain

48°F

9°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Sep 8:53 am AKDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Ketchikan AK

Today
High: 45 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 48 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 51 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 42 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 47 °F
Heavy Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Saturday

Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42.

Sunday

Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 47.