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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 | 87% |
| Wind Speed | E 9 mph |
| Barometer | 30.07 in (1018.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 53°F (12°C) |
| Visibility | 9.00 mi |
| Last update | 4 Jul 11:53 am AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
8 Miles NE Loring AK
Independence Day
High: 60 °F
Chance
ShowersTonight
Low: 47 °F
Chance
ShowersSunday
High: 60 °F
Chance
ShowersSunday Night
Low: 47 °F
Chance
ShowersMonday
High: 56 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 48 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 58 °F
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 57 °F
Showers
Detailed Forecast
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of sprinkles with a slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of sprinkles between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Showers. High near 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Loring AK
55.7°N 131.51°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
55.7°N 131.51°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
6:12 am AKDT Jul 4, 2026
12pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
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