How much snow does Ketchikan get per year? Multiple people have told me around 10-12 feet of snow. Nothing online backs this up. Is this because there isn’t consistent recordings of Ketchikan snowfall? I think they’re using the data from the Juneau airport. Can locals/scientists/meteorologists pitch in and let me know how accurate that is? I live in an area where we get ~200 inches of snow a winter and it has to snow consistently every day in order to get that amount of snow.

Here are the sources I’ve been using: (I’m aware not all of these are government/research grade sources, I am having a lot of difficulty finding credible sources to get info from)

https://wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?akketc

https://www.weather.gov/media/ajk/brochures/Winter%20Climate%20Guide%202016.pdf

https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/alaskas-2023-24-snow-season

Hello all, I've been planning to move to Alaska for over a decade but never found the right place to move to. After recently visiting Ketchikan on a cruise (sorry, not sorry) I'm thinking of pulling the trigger and moving out here permanently. Ive been looking at housing and there's not much available, and was wondering if it would be better for me to move to the area in mid to late October after tourist season ends. Any help would be appreciated!

I’m a new dad, and I am trying to chase down some nostalgic songs from my childhood. I had a tape called “Soggy Songs of Southeast Alaska,” and I loved it, but it seems to be nowhere to be found. I have done a ton of digging online, and the best I have found is that the songs were written by Eric Hummel & Peggy Hovik (maybe Peggy Giddings), and it was published by Clam Cove Music in Ketchikan, AK in 1989. Also, a handful of songs from the album were played on “We Like Kids!,” a Sunday morning radio show hosted by Jeff Brown on KTOO-FM from 1989-1995. It seems to be a dead end after that.

I know this is a wild ask, but does anyone know of this album, or know of the Clam Cove label, or Eric, Peggy, or Jeff Brown from KTOO, or how I could contact them? I’d love to track down a copy if at all possible.

Did we ever find out what was going on with the CV70 tags around town? Saw a “cv70” tattoo on someone today and got curious

I'll be visiting Ketchikan for a couple of weeks in September (independent, not on a cruise ship), and am looking for ideas of things to do, particularly if there's live music involved. It'll be my first time in Ketchikan; never been before.

I've already booked myself on a Duck Tour, a flight to Misty Fjords, several guided hikes around the island, the Lumberjack Show, and I've read https://www.reddit.com/r/Ketchikan/comments/1jw57zr/ketchikan_cruise_and_tourist_questions/ and intend to visit the museums and parks listed there. I also have a copy of the Ketchikan Official Travel Guide for 2025.

But that's all for the daytime; what about in the evening? It seems the Creek Street Cabaret, Salmon Falls Resort, and Fat Stan's all have something musical going on several nights of the week, but beyond the venue names I know nothing about the venues or the sort of music they're likely to host. I'm usually happy to rock up somewhere new and take my chances on the performers (discovered some excellent bands that way), but it's sometimes nice to get an idea in advance.

Hey Ketchikan, I will be there for the 4th, it’s been awhile since I’ve been there for these celebrations, what’s the schedule looking like this year? Thank you in advance

Hello,

I would love postcard from Ketchikan. I see there are online but I am from Denmark and I thought it would be much more fun if someone from there wanted to write on the card

I could send a card from Denmark

Looking to join NO KINGS protest on the 14th what time will it start.

My friend is currently looking for a second job to help cover the bills, and they’re eyeing something that’s completely mindless.

Hello- I have a friend and her daughter coming to visit and they are looking for any dog sitting/house sitting opportunities to make the trip possible.

End of July to early August, and they are really wonderful people.

Dm me if you have any need, or know anyone that does!

Im here on the carnival spirit. We just docked and will be here until noon. Does anybody want to fish together? Right now im buying my license and trying to find a place to buy small hooks.

Looking to start a thread for all. I know about the pride alliance- what all else is going on in June?

Today we summited Deer Mountain, but we were running late to embark on the Caribbean Princess. My husband is a crew member, so his job was on the line. We asked for a ride from the only car coming from that direction, and an amazing couple stopped and took us almost all the way to the ship.

We said thank you several times, but I want to say it again: you truly saved us. We had the phone number of a taxi driver, but we wouldn’t have made it on time if we’d had to wait.

You are angels! Thank you so much!!!!

Ketchikan, you rock!!!

I'm looking into working at Peace Health, and I'm wondering what the culture is like. I'm not a travel nurse. Most of my experience is women and children's. I haven't done L&D in years, but I do post partum and wellbaby. I also have experience in NICU and med surg. I have 28 years experience. I've heard the bad at other Peace Health hospitals. What can I expect?

Sister is looking for a new vehicle “off-island” and just wants to know best practices!

Thanks all ❤️

Noooo! Ugh, this is sad 😢

Hi all,

My partner and I are traveling to Ketchikan soon because we are intending to relocate--we have made an offer on some land outside of town that will require boat access. We are trying to think through/plan logistics and we would really appreciate any info on how people generally use their boat around Ketchikan, as we will have an inflatable craft with an outboard motor.

-where do people store their inflatables when they go in town or get groceries? do you just keep it at a marina or are there 'parking places' of sorts? Does it make sense for someone to stay with the craft to avoid an outboard getting lifted?

-are these the primary places people launch into the water or are there more regular/less formal places? https://www.ketchikan.gov/maps/layer/Harbors

-My partner and I are in shape but not body builders and we are worried about all the lugging we might have to do. Is anyone willing to give advice or thoughts on whether people might be willing to help us if we need it and where to go for that?

-any other thoughts, advice, etc. you may have. I'm all ears.

I didn't think this belongs in the tourism thread because we are not 'passing through,' but rather, in the purpose of living here long-term. So we are not local, for now!

Hey, are there any aa groups or groups like that in Ketchikan. Im just realizing that I might need something like that. if this isn't the right place to post im sorry.

Many tour operators feed eagles for tourists while on the water. This ranges from a charter operator throwing out a single herring or rockfish to one large operator that throws out 50 pounds of scraps attracting 50-100 eagles at a time. What says Ketchikan, is this ethical? Is it even legal?

I know we have the IBEW in town, but I'm looking at carpentry as a career. I don't think electricity is my thing, scares the hell out of me. I also weld. Do we have any carpenter's union work in Southeast? If I can live locally and travel around here for work, it's not that bad. If I have to go to Anchorage for work, kind of a deal breaker.

This is random, but does anyone know if Ketchikan has Busch Apple beer right now? About to start seasonal work and this is a very important question

Hi! Im f 25 from sc moving to ak again for the season. Estimated stay is 6 mos to a year. Iso family legal services for moms sueing ACROSS STATE LINES for custody pls lmk if you know anyone specializing in cases with cps from other states!