Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 10:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SE Denali Park AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 49. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers.  High near 49. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 49. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Independence Day
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers. High near 49. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles SE Denali Park AK
 63.43°N 149.7°W (Elev. 6467 ft)
10:17 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
11pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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