Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 11 Apr 6:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 30. North wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 29. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 30. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 29. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles SE McKinley National Park Airport AK
 63.59°N 148.72°W (Elev. 4177 ft)
6:17 pm AKDT Apr 11, 2026
7pm AKDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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