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.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint	27°F (-3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	25°F (-4°C)
Last update	15 Jan 6:56 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Denali Park AK

Blizzard Warning January 15, 07:55pm until January 17, 03:00am

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Blizzard Warning

Blizzard Warning January 15, 07:55pm until January 17, 03:00am
NOW until 3:00am Sat
Blizzard Warning
Tonight
Low: 24 °F⇑
Snow Likely
and Blowing
Snow
Friday
High: 36 °F⇓
Chance Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 16 °F
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Saturday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 20 °F
Areas Blowing
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 19 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 27 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 36 by 4am. South wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 36 by 10am, then falling to around 22 during the remainder of the day. South wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph.

Saturday Night

Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 15 to 25 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. 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 18.