Recreational Report
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK

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Denali Recreational Forecast
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
433 AM AKDT Fri May 24 2024

The forecast for the lower elevations of Denali Park can be
found online at https://www.weather.gov/afg/denaliNPcurrent.
Additional information, including flying weather, can be
found online at https://www.weather.gov/afg/denaliclimbing.

Altitude Forecast...
Wind speeds 14 thousand feet and above are free air.
Wind gusts are not included.
Temperatures are in Fahrenheit.

.SYNOPSIS...

Weak south winds today briefly shift east and strengthen Saturday
morning. Snow continues to be likely today and tomorrow below
14000 feet, with chances for snow at 14000 feet the next couple
days, with the summit likely remaining dry and mostly clear.

&&

.FORECAST FOR 7000 FOOT BASE CAMP...
Winds less than 15 mph are not included.

.TODAY...Cloudy. Snow. High 25 to 30.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Snow likely. Low near 20.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy. Snow likely. High near 25.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Snow likely. Low near 20

&&

.FORECAST FOR 14000 FEET...
Winds less than 15 mph are not included.

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. High near 5 above.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Low near 5 below.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. High near 0. East winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Low near 5 below.

&&

.FORECAST FOR 17000 FEET TO SUMMIT...
Winds less than 15 mph are not included.

.TODAY...Clear. High 15 to 25 below.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Low 25 to 35 below.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. High 20 to 25 below. East winds 15 to
25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Low 25 to 35 below.

&&

.OUTLOOK SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...
Winds will remain generally weaker on the mountain through the
weekend, with clearer conditions favored at the summit. Southerly
winds intensify Monday and Tuesday bringing increased snow to the
lower levels and stronger winds to the upper levels.

&&

$$
May 24