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Strong northerly outflow winds and dropping temperatures will bring significant cold weather impacts to southeast Alaska through Sunday.

Widespread strong, northerly and cold outflow winds with freezing spray over the marine areas expected through Sunday for the northern 2/3rds of the Alaska Panhandle. See our latest forecast discussion for more information. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 21 Feb 11:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Ketchikan AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow likely between 9am and 3pm, then rain. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely between 9am and 3pm, then rain. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
Ketchikan AK
 55.34°N 131.67°W (Elev. 1 ft)
Last Update:
8:18 am AKST Feb 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKST Feb 21, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 27, 2026
 
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