Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 15, 03:00 AM AKST until January 17, 03:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Fair

-33°F

-36°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.36 in (1002.9 mb)
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	13 Jan 11:56 pm AKST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Denali Park AK

Winter Storm Watch January 15, 03:00am until January 17, 03:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: -21 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: -8 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: -15 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Thursday
High: 22 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 10 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Friday
High: 29 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 11 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 19 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 11 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near -8. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Thursday

Snow, mainly after 9am. High near 22. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 10. Southeast wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Saturday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

Sunday Night

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