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- Strong to High Winds are expected through Wednesday night for the southern panhandle with gusts up to 60 mph expected as multiple systems track inland. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings are in effect. Click here for more details:
- Mariners should exercise caution through Thursday with southeasterly Strong Gales and Storm Force gusts with seas building near 25 ft along the coast. Many inner channels will feel Gale force conditions on Wednesday. Click here for the marine forecast:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Light Rain
44°F
7°C
| Humidity | 63% |
| Wind Speed | S 13 G 25 mph |
| Barometer | 29.49 in (998.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 32°F (0°C) |
| Visibility | 9.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 38°F (3°C) |
| Last update | 27 Jan 8:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Loring AK
Wind Advisory January 27, 09:07pm until January 28, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Wed
Wind Advisory
Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Rain then
Slight Chance
RainWednesday
High: 42 °F
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain then
Rain LikelyThursday
High: 42 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 42 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Rain, mainly before midnight. Low around 39. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 9am. High near 42. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly before 9pm. Low around 39. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 42. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 39. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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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)
3:25 pm AKST Jan 27, 2026
9pm AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
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