Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 20, 07:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow Fog/Mist

18°F

-8°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint	14°F (-10°C)
Visibility	1.50 mi
Last update	18 Feb 3:56 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Denali Park AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:22pm until February 20, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:22pm until February 20, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Fri
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 23 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: -3 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 6 °F⇓
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: -22 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: -10 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: -24 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 2 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: -10 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. High near 23. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -15 by 5pm. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. Wind chill values as low as -45. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near -10. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around -24.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 2.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.

Sunday

A chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.