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.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 5:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Summit AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 52 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then isolated showers between 10pm and 4am.  Low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers.  Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Isolated showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then isolated showers between 10pm and 4am. Low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NW Summit AK
 63.51°N 149.45°W (Elev. 5804 ft)
6:19 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
6pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 11, 2026
 
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