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- Rain is expected to persist going through the week as multiple lows move through the area. Some of the southern and outer coastal communities could see strong winds as these lows move through the area. 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:
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 G 23 mph |
| Barometer | 29.69 in (1005.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 46°F (8°C) |
| Visibility | 8.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 41°F (5°C) |
| Last update | 28 Jan 8:53 pm AKST |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles ENE Loring AK
Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Snow then
Rain/SnowThursday
High: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow and
Areas Blowing
SnowFriday Night
Low: 32 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Chance Snow
then
Rain/SnowSaturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain then
Rain/SnowSunday
High: 35 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 33 °F
Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow before midnight, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 9am, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 33. East wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after noon. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between noon and 3pm. High near 36. Northeast wind 30 to 40 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 32. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 3pm, then rain. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain before 3am, then snow. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
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.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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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)
7:55 pm AKST Jan 28, 2026
9pm AKST Jan 28, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 4, 2026
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