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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-18°F

-28°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1025.3 mb)
Dewpoint -23°F (-31°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 14 Jan 9:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Denali Park AK

Blizzard Warning January 15, 03:00am until January 17, 03:00am
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Blizzard Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -3 by 5am. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -12 °F⇑

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely before 9pm, then snow and freezing rain likely. Widespread blowing snow before 9pm. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 38 by 4am. South wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F⇑

    Wintry Mix
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after noon. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 38. South wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around -3 by 5am. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely before 9pm, then snow and freezing rain likely. Widespread blowing snow before 9pm. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 38 by 4am. South wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after noon. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 38. South wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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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:
9:17 pm AKST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm AKST Jan 14, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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