Showers and Storms continue across the East; Heat, Critical Fire Weather, Drought, and Poor Air Quality continues in the West

A series of fronts will focus locally heavy showers and storms across portions of the central and eastern U.S. through the end of the workweek. Dangerous to extreme heat continues across the Southwest U.S., eventually spreading eastward over the weekend into early next week. Elevated fire weather conditions continue across the Great Basin, with degraded air quality lingering across the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Aug 1:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Cantwell AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 20 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Isolated showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Isolated showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Cantwell AK
 63.46°N 148.97°W (Elev. 3287 ft)
2:19 am AKDT Aug 5, 2026
2am AKDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026
 
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