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.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.41 in (1032.9 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 8:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    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 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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 19.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 3.
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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)
9:20 pm AKST Jan 18, 2026
9pm AKST Jan 18, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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