Heat Persists in the Southwest; Elevated to Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin; Poor Air Quality in the West

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through this week, easing by next week. The heat will focus further east in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley beginning next week. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist for the Great Basin today. Poor air quality lingers for the Northwest, Great Basin, Central Rockies into the Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SE 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 4 Aug 6:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles S Denali Park AK

  • Today

    Today: Showers.  High near 38. South wind 35 to 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered rain showers before 4am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 4pm, then scattered rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered rain showers before 10pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 10pm and 4am, then rain showers likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain showers likely before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 10am and 4pm, then scattered rain showers after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered rain showers before 10pm, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 38. South wind 35 to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain showers before 4am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 4pm, then scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Scattered rain showers before 10pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 10pm and 4am, then rain showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain showers likely before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 10am and 4pm, then scattered rain showers after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Scattered rain showers before 10pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers before 4am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles S Denali Park AK
 63.21°N 150.18°W (Elev. 6736 ft)
6:18 am AKDT Aug 4, 2026
7am AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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