Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Rain

34°F

1°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 15 Jan 11:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE McKinley National Park Airport AK

Winter Storm Warning January 16, 12:23am until January 17, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 16, 12:23am until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3pm. Temperature rising to near 35 by 10am, then falling to around 28 during the remainder of the day. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 9am.  Areas of blowing snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 35 by 5am. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3pm. Temperature rising to near 35 by 10am, then falling to around 28 during the remainder of the day. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 9am. Areas of blowing snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.
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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)
11:20 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
12am AKST Jan 16, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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