Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Aug 1:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles E Cantwell AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 57 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles E Cantwell AK
 63.34°N 148.36°W (Elev. 4026 ft)
1:18 pm AKDT Aug 5, 2026
2pm AKDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026
 
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