Weather Alerts For Ketchikan, AK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 241 PM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 City and Borough of Sitka-Prince of Wales Island- Ketchikan Gateway Borough-City of Hyder-Annette Island- Including the cities of Sitka, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Ketchikan, Hyder, and Metlakatla 241 PM AKST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold windchill temperatures as low as 0 degrees for City and Borough of Sitka, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. Dangerously cold windchill temperatures as low as 5 below for Hyder. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, City of Hyder and Annette Island. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest windchill temperatures will be farther inland away from maritime influence. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.