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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-12°F

-24°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1019.8 mb)
Dewpoint -17°F (-27°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill-25°F (-32°C)
Last update 30 Dec 3:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Colorado AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -1. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1. North wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -10. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: -9 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -11. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near -9.

    High: -9 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -16.

    Low: -16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -13.

    High: -13 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -1. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1. North wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -10. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -11. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near -9.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -16.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -13.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -14.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -13.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 1.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNW Colorado AK
 63.35°N 149.58°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
Last Update:
3:18 am AKST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am AKST Dec 30, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 5, 2026
 
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