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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

-19°F

-28°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint -25°F (-32°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 14 Jan 4:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE McKinley National Park Airport AK

Winter Storm Warning January 15, 03:00am until January 17, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -7. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: -7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow after midnight. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 24. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 28. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 32. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -7. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow after midnight. Areas of blowing snow between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 24. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 28. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 32. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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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:
5:18 pm AKST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKST Jan 14, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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