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- Mostly sunny skies and dry conditions expected through mid week. Next system on the horizon moves into the gulf by late Thursday, bringing another mix of rain and snow to the panhandle. Click here to read the latest Area Forecast Discussion:
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Fair
35°F
2°C
| Humidity | 72% |
| Wind Speed | N 8 mph |
| Barometer | 29.59 in (1002.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 27°F (-3°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Last update | 1 Apr 5:53 am AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles ENE Loring AK
Today
High: 36 °F
Decreasing
CloudsTonight
Low: 20 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 35 °F
Sunny then
Chance SnowThursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow Likely
Sunday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 20. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 28. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of snow after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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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)
6:15 am AKDT Apr 1, 2026
6am AKDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 7, 2026
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