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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Fair

-40°F

-40°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1023.2 mb)
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 7:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

McGrath AK

Cold Weather Advisory January 2, 08:12pm until January 5, 03:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 2, 08:12pm until January 5, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -38. Wind chill values as low as -55. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: -38 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -46. Wind chill values as low as -60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: -46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -37. Wind chill values as low as -60. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: -37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -39. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -14. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: -14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around -19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: -19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near -11.

    High: -11 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -42. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -38. Wind chill values as low as -55. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -46. Wind chill values as low as -60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -37. Wind chill values as low as -60. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -39. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -14. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around -19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near -11.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -18.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -34.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -20.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -13.
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Point Forecast:
McGrath AK
 62.95°N 155.62°W (Elev. 328 ft)
Last Update:
7:19 pm AKST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm AKST Jan 2, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 9, 2026
 
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