Weather Alerts For Ketchikan, AK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 955 PM AKST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...ORGANIZED BANDS OF SNOW SHOWERS ARE CONTINUING TO SPREAD INTO THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE... .Bands of snow showers that are rotating around an area of low pressure in the SE Gulf will continue for the southern Panhandle well into Thursday. The low will continue pushing ESE toward the northern Haida Gwaii / Dixon Entrance area through Thursday, pushing into western British Columbia late Thursday evening. Prince of Wales Island- Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, and Thorne Bay 955 PM AKST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to near 6 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Showers will continue to spread onshore for the remainder of this evening and overnight. Rates will vary based on the intensity of the showers, and if the shower bands train over the same location, higher accumulations may result. 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 1257 PM AKST Wed Dec 17 2025 City and Borough of Yakutat-Eastern Chichagof Island- Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-City and Borough of Sitka- Admiralty Island-Petersburg Borough- Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-Prince of Wales Island- City and Borough of Wrangell-Ketchikan Gateway Borough- City of Hyder-Annette Island- Including the cities of Yakutat, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Sitka, Angoon, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Hyder, and Metlakatla 1257 PM AKST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...VERY COLD WEATHER EXPECTED... Wednesday through the weekend, cold arctic air will return to the Panhandle, bringing single digit air temperatures to many communities in the central panhandle and NE Gulf Coast, with temperatures near 10F to 15F in the southern Panhandle. Current forecast reflects the coldest temperatures arriving to the central panhandle by late week and to the area around Kupreanof Island and Hyder by the weekend. These cold air temperatures, combined with gusty outflow winds, could bring dangerous wind chill values as well. Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these temperatures for extended periods of time. Of particular concern are the elderly, along with those without adequate shelter. Make preparations now. Prepare vessels and homes for cold weather through the week.