Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Aug 4:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles SSE Kantishna AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles SSE Kantishna AK
 63.21°N 150.54°W (Elev. 6591 ft)
5:21 pm AKDT Aug 5, 2026
5pm AKDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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