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.

Fair

-21°F

-29°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in (1027.4 mb)
Dewpoint	-26°F (-32°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Mar 12:56 am AKDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Colorado AK

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: -12 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: -3 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: -18 °F
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Monday
High: -9 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Monday Night
Low: -23 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Tuesday
High: -12 °F
Areas Blowing
Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: -24 °F
Areas Blowing
Snow
Wednesday
High: -6 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: -21 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. North wind around 15 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -3. North wind 15 to 20 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Monday

A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -9. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. North wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

Tuesday

Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -12.

Tuesday Night

Areas of blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -6.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near -5.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18.