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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint -20°F (-29°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-32°F (-36°C)
Last update 14 Jan 6:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Denali Park AK

Blizzard Warning January 15, 03:00am until January 17, 03:00am
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Blizzard Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -8 by 5am. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -15 °F⇑

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely before 9pm, then snow and freezing rain likely. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 37 by 5am. South wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F⇑

    Wintry Mix
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow and freezing rain likely before 3pm, then a chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

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

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -8 by 5am. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely before 9pm, then snow and freezing rain likely. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 37 by 5am. South wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow and freezing rain likely before 3pm, then a chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 20 to 25 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
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.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Denali Park AK
 63.59°N 150.37°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
Last Update:
6:17 pm AKST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm AKST Jan 14, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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