Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-14°F

-26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1026.1 mb)
Dewpoint -20°F (-29°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 6:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SE Denali Park AK

  • Today

    Today: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near -1. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near -6. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -6 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -12. North wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: -12 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -29.

    Low: -29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near -14.

    High: -14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -29.

    Low: -29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.

    High: -7 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -1. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near -6. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -12. North wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -29.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near -14.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near -10.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -5.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SE Denali Park AK
 63.46°N 149.82°W (Elev. 5541 ft)
7:19 am AKDT Mar 14, 2026
7am AKDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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