Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in (1020.9 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 3:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Denali Park AK

Winter Storm Watch April 12, 04:00pm until April 14, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 22. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow.  Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 22. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 21. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Denali Park AK
 63.54°N 150.3°W (Elev. 3661 ft)
3:19 am AKDT Apr 11, 2026
4am AKDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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