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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 8:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Cantwell AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. High near 41. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 41. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
Rain showers before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Cantwell AK
 63.5°N 148.48°W (Elev. 5141 ft)
Last Update:
9:18 am AKDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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