Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Rain

33°F

1°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 15 Jan 9:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Denali Park AK

Winter Storm Warning January 15, 10:31pm until January 17, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 15, 10:31pm until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Temperature falling to around 20 by 5pm. South wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 27. Southeast wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Temperature falling to around 20 by 5pm. South wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles SW Denali Park AK
 63.35°N 150.48°W (Elev. 3694 ft)
10:17 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
10pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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