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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-4°F

-20°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1026.1 mb)
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 9:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -22 by 5pm. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: -8 °F⇓

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -16. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: -16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near -25. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -34.

    Low: -34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -25.

    High: -25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -33.

    Low: -33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -12.

    High: -12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around -22 by 5pm. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -16. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near -25. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -34.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -25.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -33.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -12.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -7.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SE McKinley National Park Airport AK
 63.59°N 148.72°W (Elev. 4177 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 am AKST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am AKST Dec 25, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 31, 2025
 
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