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- A stronger system could bring heavy rain to the southern panhandle later Sunday into Monday. Click for more information...
- Slightly warmer with occasional breaks in clouds for the 4th of July. Spotty light showers and sprinkles are still possible. A stronger storm system will bring a threat of heavy rain, along with gusty winds and increasing seas later Sunday into Monday.
- Click here to visit the Suicide Basin monitoring page. You can use this page for updates throughout the GLOF season to see what the condition are within the basin.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Overcast
57°F
14°C
| Humidity | 90% |
| Wind Speed | N 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.09 in (1018.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 54°F (12°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 4 Jul 12:53 pm AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles SSW Loring AK
Independence Day
High: 63 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersTonight
Low: 50 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly CloudySunday
High: 63 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersSunday Night
Low: 51 °F
Chance
ShowersMonday
High: 58 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 51 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 61 °F
Showers then
Showers
LikelyTuesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Showers
LikelyWednesday
High: 61 °F
Showers
Likely
Detailed Forecast
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of sprinkles after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers. High near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Loring AK
55.53°N 131.65°W (Elev. 279 ft)
55.53°N 131.65°W (Elev. 279 ft)
6:12 am AKDT Jul 4, 2026
1pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
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