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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 2 Aug 12:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles ENE Cantwell AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 7am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers. Low around 34. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 42 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 7am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers. Low around 34. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles ENE Cantwell AK
 63.53°N 148.29°W (Elev. 5597 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 am AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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