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- Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for Ketchikan, Annette Island, and Prince of Wales Island for Tuesday. Winter weather advisory up for Hyder. Click here for more information...
- Dangerously cold temperatures ongoing for the Klondike Highway continuing into mid week. Various other areas in the north will see unusually cold weather Monday night. Click here for more information:
- The NWS is soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices. Follow this link for full details.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Overcast
34°F
1°C
| Humidity | 92% |
| Wind Speed | NW 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.59 in (1002.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 32°F (0°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 29°F (-2°C) |
| Last update | 9 Dec 12:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ward Cove AK
Winter Storm Warning December 9, 09:00am until December 10, 12:00am
Overnight
Low: 30 °F
Flurries
Tuesday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 22 °F
Rain/Snow
then Chance
SnowWednesday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 24 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 15 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 24 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Flurries. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Snow before 9am, then rain and snow. High near 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. Low around 22. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
A chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
Ward Cove AK
55.41°N 131.72°W (Elev. 397 ft)
55.41°N 131.72°W (Elev. 397 ft)
9:05 pm AKST Dec 8, 2025
1am AKST Dec 9, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 15, 2025
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