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Lake Effect Snow in the Lower Great Lakes; Rain and High Elevation Snow in the West

Lake-effect snow will continue downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through Friday. In the Western U.S., rain and higher elevation snow will continue over the Great Basin through Friday. A front will move over the Pacific Northwest Thursday afternoon and produce light rain and higher elevation snow over the Cascades through Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.33 in (996.6 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Feb 1:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Denali Park AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 3am. Low around -2. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 3am. Low around -2. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Washington's Birthday
A chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Denali Park AK
 63.51°N 150.06°W (Elev. 3376 ft)
Last Update:
2:17 am AKST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am AKST Feb 12, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
 
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