Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 4:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NW Summit AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 10 mph.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NW Summit AK
 63.49°N 149.39°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
5:16 am AKDT Jul 4, 2026
5am AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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