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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1020.4 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Aug 3:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NW Cantwell AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NW Cantwell AK
 63.57°N 149.33°W (Elev. 3176 ft)
Last Update:
3:18 am AKDT Aug 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKDT Aug 7, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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