Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Apr 2:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SSW Denali Park AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow.  High near 10. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 5. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 8. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 6. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 16. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. High near 8. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 10. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 5. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 8. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 6. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 16. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. High near 8. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 6.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles SSW Denali Park AK
 63.19°N 150.36°W (Elev. 9222 ft)
3:21 pm AKDT Apr 17, 2026
3pm AKDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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