Ketchikan, AK

10:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013 (GMT -0800)
Elev: 1325 ft
Lon: 131.7° W
Lat: 55.4° N
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May 16, 2013
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May 18, 2013
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May 16, 2013
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May 17, 2013
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Severe thunderstorm activity will persist for the Plains on Sunday as a broad low pressure system continues trekking through the region. The system will move from the Northern Plains and into the Great Lakes, creating two frontal boundaries. The warm front associated with this system will extend eastward over the Great Lakes and into the Northeast, kicking up scattered showers and thunderstorms into Sunday night. At the same time, a cold front extends southward from this system which will move off the Central Rockies and into the Central and Southern Plains. Counter-clockwise flow around this broad system will pull moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico. This will support moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms in between these two fronts. This system has a history of severe thunderstorm development across the Northern and Central Plains, thus, there is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development with large hail, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes. These severe thunderstorms will most likely develop across central and eastern Oklahoma, through eastern Kansas, and into western Missouri. A slight risk of severe storm development remains in effect from northern Texas, through southern Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday. At the same time, the back side of this system will continue spreading moisture over the Intermountain West and Rockies. This will trigger more showers with isolated thunderstorms over the region through Sunday evening.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moves over the East Coast and maintains shower and thunderstorm activity for the Mid-Atlantic states through the Northeast.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Severe thunderstorm activity will persist for the Plains on Sunday as a broad low pressure system continues trekking through the region. The system will move from the Northern Plains and into the Great Lakes, creating two frontal boundaries. The warm front associated with this system will extend eastward over the Great Lakes and into the Northeast, kicking up scattered showers and thunderstorms into Sunday night. At the same time, a cold front extends southward from this system which will move off the Central Rockies and into the Central and Southern Plains. Counter-clockwise flow around this broad system will pull moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico. This will support moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms in between these two fronts. This system has a history of severe thunderstorm development across the Northern and Central Plains, thus, there is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development with large hail, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes. These severe thunderstorms will most likely develop across central and eastern Oklahoma, through eastern Kansas, and into western Missouri. A slight risk of severe storm development remains in effect from northern Texas, through southern Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday. At the same time, the back side of this system will continue spreading moisture over the Intermountain West and Rockies. This will trigger more showers with isolated thunderstorms over the region through Sunday evening.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moves over the East Coast and maintains shower and thunderstorm activity for the Mid-Atlantic states through the Northeast.

Ketchikan Weather at a Glance

Updated 9:53 PM AKDT
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Elevation
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
45 °F
Feels Like 40 °F
Wind(mph)
9
Sunrise / Set
4:31 AM
8:56 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Tonight
Chance of Rain 41 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain 52 °F
Chance of Rain
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Chance of Rain 37 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Monday
Partly Cloudy 52 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 57 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Chance of Rain 59 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.32 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 4600 ft
Moisture
Humidity
58%
Rainfall
0.81 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR PAKT 190553Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM OVC046 07/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP268 60002 T00721006 10122 20072 53036 TSNO
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Windchill
40 °F
Dew Point
31 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
9 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
Health
0 out of 16
Pollen
Not available.
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 41F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 39F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 57F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 46F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 59F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
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Weather Forecast for Ketchikan AK

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station PAKT

Sunday, 19
Chance of Rain
52 | 37 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Monday, 20
Partly Cloudy
52 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 21
Partly Cloudy
57 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of Rain
59 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 23
Mostly Cloudy
61 | 48 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
63 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
59 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
59 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Clear
61 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of Rain
61 | 46 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 42 | 37 44 | 36 47 | 37 39 | 36
Wind 3 mph SW 4 mph SSW 4 mph WSW 5 mph WNW
Humidity 80% 73% 67% 87%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 70% 80% 78% 56%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
4:31 AM
8:56 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.45], Average RMSE [1.03]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 39F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 35 45 | 36 51 | 38 41 | 36
Wind 6 mph NW 5 mph NNW 6 mph NW 7 mph NW
Humidity 77% 69% 62% 83%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 82% 37% 9% 18%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
4:29 AM
8:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.73], Average RMSE [1.52]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 57F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 46F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 36 53 | 40 56 | 44 49 | 41
Wind 9 mph NNW 10 mph North 8 mph North 8 mph North
Humidity 68% 62% 61% 71%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 95% 74% 37% 91%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
4:27 AM
8:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.84], Average RMSE [1.65]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 59F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 40 54 | 45 58 | 47 50 | 45
Wind 7 mph North 5 mph NE 3 mph North 4 mph NW
Humidity 70% 71% 70% 81%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 97% 92% 92%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
4:26 AM
9:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.68], Average RMSE [2.79]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 44 56 | 46 58 | 49 50 | 45
Wind 4 mph NNW 4 mph NNW 4 mph West 2 mph WSW
Humidity 72% 67% 68% 83%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 65% 90% 91% 91%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
4:24 AM
9:03 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.58], Average RMSE [1.48]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 46 58 | 49 60 | 51 52 | 47
Wind 1 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 5 mph SW 5 mph South
Humidity 76% 73% 70% 87%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 49% 36% 21% 11%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
4:23 AM
9:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.72], Average RMSE [1.79]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 47 58 | 51 56 | 51 50 | 47
Wind 3 mph SE 4 mph SSW 7 mph SW 5 mph South
Humidity 80% 75% 77% 87%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 6% 26% 52% 49%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
4:21 AM
9:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.14], Average RMSE [2.33]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 46 58 | 47 59 | 47 51 | 45
Wind 2 mph South 3 mph SW 4 mph SW 2 mph West
Humidity 80% 67% 64% 83%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 99% 72% 57% 38%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
4:20 AM
9:07 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.70], Average RMSE [3.15]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 45 55 | 45 58 | 45 50 | 44
Wind 1 mph WSW 3 mph SSW 4 mph SW 3 mph West
Humidity 87% 70% 61% 75%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 20% 19% 18% 12%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
4:19 AM
9:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.46], Average RMSE [3.16]
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 43 58 | 45 60 | 46 50 | 46
Wind 2 mph West 3 mph SW 4 mph SW 3 mph WSW
Humidity 73% 62% 60% 84%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 7% 10% 12% 48%
Conditions Clear Clear Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
4:17 AM
9:10 PM
Source: BestForecast at 5:46 PM AKDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 46 56 | 46 60 | 46 50 | 44
Wind 2 mph WSW 4 mph SW 5 mph SW 3 mph WSW
Humidity 84% 67% 60% 76%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 84% % % %
Conditions Chance of Rain Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 19, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 56 °F 40 °F
Record 83 °F (1963) 32 °F (2007)
Yesterday 52 °F 46 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
No Stations Reporting
Astronomy
May. 18, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 4:31 AM AKDT 8:56 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight 3:41 AM AKDT 9:46 PM AKDT
Nautical Twilight 2:23 AM AKDT 11:05 PM AKDT
Astronomical Twilight 1:15 AM AKDT Sun does not rise
Moon 12:57 PM AKDT (5/18) 1:41 AM AKDT (5/18)
Length Of Visible Light 18h 05m
Length of Day
16h 25m
Tomorrow will be 3m 21s longer.
First Quarter, 61% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
First Quarter
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
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Upper Tsaina River 37 in 1750 ft
Moraine 20 in 2100 ft
Nuka Glacier 80 in 1250 ft
Grouse Creek Divide 28 in 700 ft
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Ketchikan 45 °F Overcast 9:53 PM AKDT
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Flight To ETA Status
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (PAKT)
Wind Speed: 8.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 340° (NNW)
Ceiling: 4600 ft

METAR PAKT 190553Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM OVC046 07/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP268 60002 T00721006 10122 20072 53036 TSNO

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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
NOS_NWLON Ketchikan, AK , Ketchikan, AK 44 °F 44 °F - - NNW  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 10:18 PM AKDT MADIS
Saxman, Ketchikan, AK 41.7 °F 42 °F 37 °F 83% NNE  at  1.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 72 ft 10:46 PM AKDT Rapid Fire
Mountain Point, Ketchikan, AK 43.1 °F 43 °F 36 °F 75% NW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 43 ft 10:45 PM AKDT Normal  
MARITIME , Bonilla Island 47 °F 40 °F 41 °F 80% North  at  18 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 11:00 PM PDT MADIS
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