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Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-13°F

-25°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint -18°F (-28°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill-27°F (-33°C)
Last update 29 Dec 11:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -15. Wind chill values as low as -40. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: -15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -25. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: -28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near -24.

    High: -24 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -33.

    Low: -33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -28.

    High: -28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -33.

    Low: -33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -15. Wind chill values as low as -40. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -25. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near -24.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -33.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -28.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -33.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -8.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -7.
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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:
12:19 am AKST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am AKST Dec 30, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 5, 2026
 
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