Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from March 15, 04:00 PM AKDT until March 18, 07:00 AM AKDT

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

Lat: 63.73°NLon: 148.92°WElev: 1719ft.

Overcast

6°F

-14°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	30.14 in (1026.0 mb)
Dewpoint	-4°F (-20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	-5°F (-21°C)
Last update	14 Mar 12:56 pm AKDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SSW Denali Park AK

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 04:00pm until March 18, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: -10 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: -19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: -11 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: -22 °F
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Monday
High: -16 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Monday Night
Low: -25 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Tuesday
High: -18 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: -26 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: -14 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near -10. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Wind chill values as low as -40. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near -11. Wind chill values as low as -40. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Areas of blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind 20 to 30 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -16. North wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -25.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -18.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -14.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -27.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near -18.