Gulf of Alaska Storm; High Winds and Fire Weather in California

A strong storm in the Gulf of Alaska will bring high winds to the south-central coast and panhandle through Monday. Heavy snow is also expected over southeastern mainland Alaska through Monday night. Gusty to high winds could bring down trees and power lines, and bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across much of central and southwest California Monday and Tuesday. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	30.49 in (1032.7 mb)
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	39°F (4°C)
Last update	18 Jan 8:53 am AKST

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Deer Island AK

M.L.King
Day

Chance Rain
then
Rain/Snow
High: 36 °F
Tonight

Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Low: 31 °F
Tuesday

Snow Showers
High: 32 °F
Tuesday
Night

Snow Showers
Likely then
Chance Snow
Showers
Low: 31 °F
Wednesday

Chance Snow
Showers
High: 35 °F
Wednesday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 31 °F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy
High: 36 °F
Thursday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 28 °F
Friday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Snow
High: 34 °F

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day

Rain likely before 3pm, then rain and snow. High near 36. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after midnight. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Low around 31. Southeast wind 40 to 50 mph becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday

Snow showers. High near 32. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.