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- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Haines and Skagway starting Friday evening with a long-duration snow event expected over the weekend, with forecast snowfall amounts 12 to 26". Click here for more information:
- A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the NE Gulf coast, including Yakutat, from late Friday night through late Saturday night with snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches possible and winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Click here for more information:
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Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Partly Cloudy
41°F
5°C
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind Speed | N 7 mph |
| Barometer | 29.59 in (1001.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 40°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 36°F (2°C) |
| Last update | 5 Dec 8:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Ward Cove AK
Today
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Rain/SnowSaturday
High: 44 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 44 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Monday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain
Tuesday
High: 44 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Rain before 3am, then rain and snow. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow. High near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 39. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3am. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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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)
9:41 am AKST Dec 5, 2025
10am AKST Dec 5, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 11, 2025
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