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Great Lakes Snow through Friday; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper storm will drop south from Canada today 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 this 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 Fog/Mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 15 Jan 2:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Denali Park AK

Blizzard Warning January 15, 03:21pm until January 17, 03:00am
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning January 15, 03:21pm until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Blizzard Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Widespread blowing snow. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 36 by 4am. South wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F⇑

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 9am and 3pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 24 by 5pm. South wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F⇓

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Areas of blowing snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °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

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Widespread blowing snow. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 36 by 4am. South wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 9am and 3pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 24 by 5pm. South wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Areas of blowing snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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
Mostly 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:
2:19 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 21, 2026
 
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