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Flood Watches are in effect from through Saturday evening for the northern panhandle & until Monday morning for the south. Flood Advisories are in effect for the Juneau area & Hoonah for ponding around roadways, & around Ketchikan's Ward Lake...

An atmospheric river will continue to impact the panhandle into Monday, bringing heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding remains a concern due the heavy rainfall, abundant snowmelt, & clogged storm drains & ditches. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the Outer Coast & southern panhandle with the heavy rainfall may possibly increase the risk for isolated landslides. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 15 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.2 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 10 Jan 10:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Refuge Cove AK

Flood Watch January 10, 11:04am until January 12, 09:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch January 10, 11:04am until January 12, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers before 3am, then rain after 3am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 46. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers before 3am, then rain after 3am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain. High near 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Refuge Cove AK
 55.41°N 131.72°W (Elev. 397 ft)
Last Update:
6:14 am AKST Jan 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am AKST Jan 10, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 16, 2026
 
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