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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.

Light Snow

-7°F

-22°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed N 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.61 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint -15°F (-26°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill-25°F (-32°C)
Last update 19 Mar 11:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SE Denali Park AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: -9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 2. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -16. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -11.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 2. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -16. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -12.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -11.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SE Denali Park AK
 63.46°N 149.82°W (Elev. 5541 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 pm AKDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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