Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.74 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 7:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 29. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 18. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 29. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 18. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 0.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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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)
8:17 am AKDT Apr 17, 2026
8am AKDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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