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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-9°F

-23°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.31 in (998.1 mb)
Dewpoint -14°F (-26°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 6:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Denali Park AK

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 18 by 5am. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F⇑

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 18 by 5am. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
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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:
6:20 am AKST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
 
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