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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
45°F
7°C
| Humidity | 61% |
| Wind Speed | SE 17 G 35 mph |
| Barometer | 29.53 in (1000.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 32°F (0°C) |
| Visibility | 6.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 38°F (3°C) |
| Last update | 27 Jan 9:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles ENE Loring AK
Wind Advisory January 27, 10:41pm until January 28, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Wed
Wind Advisory
Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Snow then
Snow LikelyWednesday
High: 33 °F
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Snow
Thursday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 35 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 31. East wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 9am. High near 33. East wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 32. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain and snow. High near 35. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 33. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow before 3pm, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Rain before 3am, then snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Loring AK
55.71°N 131.26°W (Elev. 3734 ft)
55.71°N 131.26°W (Elev. 3734 ft)
9:37 pm AKST Jan 27, 2026
10pm AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
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