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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.35 in (999.6 mb)
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 4:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Colorado AK

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly after noon. High near 11. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 3am. Temperature rising to around 18 by midnight. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F⇑

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 11. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 3am. Temperature rising to around 18 by midnight. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NW Colorado AK
 63.32°N 149.76°W (Elev. 4977 ft)
Last Update:
4:17 am AKST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
 
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