Strong northerly outflow winds and dropping temperatures will bring significant cold weather impacts to southeast Alaska through Sunday.
Widespread strong, northerly and cold outflow winds with freezing spray over the marine areas expected through Sunday for the northern 2/3rds of the Alaska Panhandle. See our latest forecast discussion for more information. Read More >
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Fair
36°F
2°C
| Humidity | 48% |
| Wind Speed | NW 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.04 in (1017.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 18°F (-8°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 30°F (-1°C) |
| Last update | 21 Feb 10:53 am AKST |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles ENE Loring AK
Today
High: 21 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 12 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 22 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
SnowSunday Night
Low: 15 °F
Chance Snow
Monday
High: 26 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
SnowTuesday
High: 27 °F
Snow Likely
then Heavy
SnowTuesday Night
Low: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 21. East wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Northeast wind 50 to 55 mph decreasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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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)
8:18 am AKST Feb 21, 2026
11am AKST Feb 21, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 27, 2026
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