Ketchikan, Alaska Faces Snowy March Forecast

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The 10-day weather forecast for Ketchikan, Alaska 99901 indicates a snowy and wet March ahead, with frequent snow showers, rain, and a mix of precipitation expected throughout the month. Temperatures are predicted to remain in the mid-to-upper 30s Fahrenheit, with chances of precipitation ranging from 50% to 100% on most days.

Why it matters

Ketchikan, a coastal city in southeastern Alaska, experiences a wet and snowy climate year-round. This extended forecast provides residents and visitors with important information to plan accordingly and prepare for the inclement weather conditions expected in the coming weeks.

The details

The forecast calls for snow showers early in the month, transitioning to a steadier snow development later in the day. Chances of snow range from 70% to 90% on several days. Rain and snow mixes are also common, with rainfall amounts potentially reaching up to one inch on certain days. Winds are expected to be light and variable, ranging from 5 to 20 mph.

• Snow showers early, with a steadier snow developing late in the day on March 1.
• Evening rain followed by a mix of rain and snow late on March 2.
• Rain and snow in the morning will become rain and snow showers in the afternoon on March 3.
• Cloudy with periods of rain on March 4.
• Rain showers in the morning will evolve into a more steady rain in the afternoon on March 5.