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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Unknown Precip

32°F

0°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Apr 3:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE McKinley National Park Airport AK

Winter Weather Advisory April 19, 01:00am until April 20, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. High near 28. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 19. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 30. South wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 21. Southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 28. South wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 28. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 19. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 30. South wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 21. Southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 28. South wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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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:
3:17 pm AKDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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