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 >

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
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

    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.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    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.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    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.

    Low: -22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

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

    High: -10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -24.

    Low: -24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 2.

    High: 2 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.

    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.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 22.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Denali Park AK
 63.51°N 150.06°W (Elev. 3376 ft)
3:23 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
4pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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