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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-15°F

-26°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint -20°F (-29°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-36°F (-38°C)
Last update 30 Dec 10:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Denali Park AK

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near -12. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: -12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -18. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near -15. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: -15 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -17. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near -14. Calm wind.

    High: -14 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -19.

    High: -19 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -21.

    Low: -21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -20.

    High: -20 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near -12. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -18. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near -15. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -17. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near -14. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -22.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -19.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -20.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -1.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 0.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Denali Park AK
 63.6°N 150.12°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
10:19 am AKST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am AKST Dec 30, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 5, 2026
 
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