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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

-19°F

-28°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint -25°F (-32°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 29 Dec 5:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Denali Park AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Wind chill values as low as -40. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -9. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: -9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -10. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -10 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near -13.

    High: -13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -20.

    Low: -20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -14.

    High: -14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -20.

    Low: -20 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Wind chill values as low as -40. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -9. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -10. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near -13.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -14.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -13.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -21.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 2.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Denali Park AK
 63.6°N 150.12°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
6:17 pm AKST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm AKST Dec 29, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 5, 2026
 
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