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

8°F

-13°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	30.13 in (1026.2 mb)
Dewpoint	-6°F (-21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	-2°F (-19°C)
Last update	14 Mar 5:56 pm AKDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

14 Miles S Denali Park AK

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: -18 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: -7 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: -20 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: -12 °F
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Monday Night
Low: -26 °F
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tuesday
High: -16 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: -29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: -9 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: -27 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -7. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -12. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 20 to 25 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26. North wind 25 to 30 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near -16.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -29.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -9.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -27.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near -12.