News Headlines
- A front extending from an approaching low will lift north into the panhandle today and bring rain for most areas, with steadier rain south of Icy Strait corridor. Rain diminishes from north to south tonight with drier conditions expected for the 4th.
- Click here to visit the Suicide Basin monitoring page. You can use this page for updates throughout the GLOF season to see what the condition are within the basin.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Light Rain
52°F
11°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | SE 9 mph |
| Barometer | 29.99 in (1015.6 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 52°F (11°C) |
| Visibility | 2.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 49°F (9°C) |
| Last update | 3 Jul 3:53 pm AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
18 Miles ENE Loring AK
This Afternoon
High: 45 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Showers
Independence Day
High: 50 °F
Showers
LikelySaturday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance
ShowersSunday
High: 53 °F
Chance
ShowersSunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Showers
LikelyMonday
High: 47 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 43 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 49 °F
Heavy Rain
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Showers. High near 45. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 41. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Independence Day
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles ENE Loring AK
55.73°N 131.24°W (Elev. 3022 ft)
55.73°N 131.24°W (Elev. 3022 ft)
2:45 pm AKDT Jul 3, 2026
4pm AKDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 9, 2026
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