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- An atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy rain to the southern panhandle through Monday morning. Flooding remains a concern due to heavy rainfall rates, abundant snowmelt, & clogged storm drains & ditches. View the Flood Watch here:
- Heavy rain and strong winds continue for the southern panhandle. Active weather continues through the week. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Light Rain Fog/Mist and Breezy
48°F
9°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | SE 25 G 37 mph |
| Barometer | 29.28 in (991.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 48°F (9°C) |
| Visibility | 5.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 40°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 11 Jan 6:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Loring AK
High Wind Watch January 13, 12:00pm until January 14, 06:00am
Flood Watch January 11, 07:49pm until January 12, 09:00am
NOW until 9:00am Mon
Flood Watch
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday
High: 43 °F
Rain
Monday Night
Low: 41 °F
Rain
Tuesday
High: 46 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 40 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance
Rain/SnowThursday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 43. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. East wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
Loring AK
55.62°N 131.65°W (Elev. 981 ft)
55.62°N 131.65°W (Elev. 981 ft)
3:46 pm AKST Jan 11, 2026
7pm AKST Jan 11, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
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