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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

A Few Clouds

60°F

16°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 12:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WNW Summit AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WNW Summit AK
 63.38°N 149.51°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
12:22 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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