Weather Alerts For Ketchikan, AK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 112 PM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...SNOW SHOWERS BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW TO THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE... .Bands of snow showers moving across the southern panhandle will bring periods of accumulating snow through late Friday night. The snow showers will be variable in nature, with some locations receiving little to no snow accumulation, and others receiving moderate amounts. The heaviest snow showers are expected Friday evening. Prince of Wales Island- Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, and Thorne Bay 112 PM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall during the evening hours. Snow showers will result in highly variable localized accumulations. Some isolated locations and areas at elevation could receive more snow. Snow showers will diminish through late Friday night into Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. &&

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Juneau AK 1239 PM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026 Prince of Wales Island-Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island- Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla 1239 PM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...ACCUMULATING SNOW OUTLOOK FOR MONDAY... While snow showers are falling across portions of the southern panhandle Friday with an Advisory in place, we are monitoring the potential for heavy snow for Monday into Tuesday. There is moderate confidence in the timing of the snow to move in from the west Monday morning, spreading inland through the day. Confidence is increasing on a period of heavy snowfall rates with potential to see 6 inches of accumulation. There is also likelihood to see rain mixed in near see level. These details will be honed in on in the coming days.