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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Partly Cloudy

-3°F

-19°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed N 10 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.62 in (1009.1 mb)
Dewpoint -15°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-20°F (-29°C)
Last update 19 Mar 1:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Denali Park AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: -7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: -21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 2. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -15. Calm wind.

    Low: -15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 7. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 7 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -8.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -7. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 2. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -15. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 7. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -10.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -8.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 9.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 13.
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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:
2:19 pm AKDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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