Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Blizzard Warning 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.

Unknown Precip

32°F

0°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.95 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	26°F (-3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jan 5:56 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSE Lagoon AK

Blizzard Warning January 15, 06:08pm until January 17, 03:00am

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Blizzard Warning

Blizzard Warning January 15, 06:08pm until January 17, 03:00am
NOW until 3:00am Sat
Blizzard Warning
Tonight
Low: 22 °F⇑
Snow and
Blowing Snow
Friday
High: 35 °F⇓
Snow and
Blowing Snow
Friday Night
Low: 16 °F
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Saturday
High: 25 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Sunday
High: 27 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 27 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 35 by 4am. South wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 24 by 5pm. South wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Areas of blowing snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow between 9am and 3pm. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

M.L.King Day

Sunny, with a high near 27.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.