Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.39 in (1031.6 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 5:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 4.
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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)
5:19 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
6pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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