Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Rain

55°F

13°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SE 8 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 3 Aug 11:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Denali Park AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers.  High near 42. South wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 36. South wind 45 to 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers.  High near 42. South wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly before 1am.  Low around 36. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. High near 42. South wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 36. South wind 45 to 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 42. South wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 36. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Denali Park AK
 63.46°N 149.63°W (Elev. 6270 ft)
12:21 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
12pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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