Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow Fog/Mist

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 29.60 in (1004.9 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 12 Apr 7:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SSW Denali Park AK

  • Today

    Today: Snow.  High near 13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 5. West wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Widespread blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 11. Northwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 5. West wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Widespread blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 11. Northwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 9.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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Point Forecast:
27 Miles SSW Denali Park AK
 63.19°N 150.36°W (Elev. 9222 ft)
7:17 am AKDT Apr 12, 2026
8am AKDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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