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- Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 60 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
- Heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Tuesday. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. 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.
Overcast
47°F
8°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | SE 15 mph |
| Barometer | 29.86 in (1011.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 46°F (8°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 41°F (5°C) |
| Last update | 12 Jan 7:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
Loring AK
High Wind Warning January 13, 12:00pm until January 14, 06:00am
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Rain
Tuesday
High: 46 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 40 °F
Rain
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain Likely
then Mostly
CloudyThursday
High: 39 °F
Chance
SprinklesThursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 41 °F
Chance
SprinklesFriday Night
Low: 34 °F
Chance
Sprinkles
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
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. Southeast 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%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 40. South wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of sprinkles before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
A chance of sprinkles after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
A chance of sprinkles before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
M.L.King Day
A chance of rain and snow. Partly 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)
4:04 pm AKST Jan 12, 2026
8pm AKST Jan 12, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 19, 2026
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