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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 | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.11 in (1019.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 54°F (12°C) |
| Visibility | 9.00 mi |
| Last update | 4 Jul 2:53 pm AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
7 Miles SE Loring AK
Independence Day
High: 61 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersTonight
Low: 48 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersSunday
High: 61 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersSunday Night
Low: 48 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
LikelyMonday
High: 56 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday Night
Low: 49 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 58 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
LikelyWednesday
High: 57 °F
Showers
Detailed Forecast
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of sprinkles between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of sprinkles with a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly before 4pm. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Loring AK
55.53°N 131.51°W (Elev. 797 ft)
55.53°N 131.51°W (Elev. 797 ft)
2:55 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
3pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
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