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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-17°F

-27°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1027.6 mb)
Dewpoint -22°F (-30°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill-34°F (-37°C)
Last update 14 Jan 11:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Denali Park AK

Winter Storm Warning January 15, 03:00am until January 17, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -2 by 5am. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -9 °F⇑

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 9am. High near 26. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow before 9pm, then snow and freezing rain. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Temperature rising to around 40 by 5am. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F⇑

    Wintry Mix
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 3pm. High near 40. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -2 by 5am. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 9am. High near 26. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow before 9pm, then snow and freezing rain. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Temperature rising to around 40 by 5am. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 3pm. High near 40. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SW Denali Park AK
 63.35°N 150.48°W (Elev. 3694 ft)
Last Update:
11:18 pm AKST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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