Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Unknown Precip

34°F

1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.73 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 16 Jan 2:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Colorado AK

Winter Storm Warning January 16, 03:54am until January 17, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 16, 03:54am until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow after noon. Temperature falling to around 16 by 5pm. South wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 27. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after noon. Temperature falling to around 16 by 5pm. South wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNW Colorado AK
 63.35°N 149.58°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
3:17 am AKST Jan 16, 2026
3am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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