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

5 Miles NE Deer Island AK

M.L.King
Day

Chance Rain
then Rain
High: 37 °F
Tonight

Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Low: 32 °F
Tuesday

Snow Showers
High: 33 °F
Tuesday
Night

Snow Showers
Likely
Low: 32 °F
Wednesday

Chance Snow
Showers then
Chance
Showers
High: 36 °F
Wednesday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 32 °F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy
High: 39 °F
Thursday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 30 °F
Friday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Rain
High: 36 °F

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day

Rain, mainly after noon. High near 37. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow between 9pm and midnight, then snow after midnight. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Low around 32. Southeast wind 40 to 50 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tuesday

Snow showers. High near 33. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Friday

A chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Friday Night

A chance of rain before 9pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Saturday

Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 37.