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Flood Watches are in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for all of central and southern SEAK and most of the northern panhandle.

An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle Friday morning through Saturday morning, bringing snow transitioning to heavy rain, as well as quickly rising freezing levels. Flooding is possible due the expected rainfall and abundant snowmelt. Additionally, strong wind gusts across the southern panhandle with the heavy rain could increase the risk for possible isolated landslides. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

47°F

8°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SE 18 G 44 mph
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.2 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 9 Jan 7:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Loring AK

Flood Watch January 9, 09:00am until January 10, 09:00pm
High Wind Warning January 9, 03:00pm until January 10, 03:00am
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Flood Watch
High Wind Warning

  • Today

    Today: Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 33. South wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Low around 32. South wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 3am, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow before 9pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 33. South wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Low around 32. South wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow before 3am, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow before 9pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Rain before 3am, then snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Loring AK
 55.71°N 131.26°W (Elev. 3734 ft)
Last Update:
6:49 am AKST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKST Jan 9, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
 
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