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Two systems expected this week to bring strong winds and periods of heavy rain. For the Tuesday night/Wednesday front and Wednesday night/Thursday low, read the details here.
A strong front will bring high wind gusts across southeast Alaska later Tuesday into early Wednesday. Wind Advisories have been issued. Click here for more information.

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Fog/Mist

39°F

4°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	10 Feb 1:53 am AKST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Loring AK

Wind Advisory February 10, 11:00pm until February 11, 07:00am

Click here for hazard details and duration

Wind Advisory

Overnight
Low: 27 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 30 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow Showers
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday
High: 32 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 27 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 31 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday

Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow showers, mainly before midnight, then snow after midnight. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around 28. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 32. Southeast wind 30 to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

Friday Night

A chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.