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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Fair

-44°F

-42°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.90 in (1022.6 mb)
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 3 Jan 1:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Denali Park AK

Cold Weather Advisory January 3, 02:32am until January 5, 03:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 3, 02:32am until January 5, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -19 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -15. Wind chill values as low as -40. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: -15 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -23 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near -15. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: -15 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: -18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around -19. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -15. Wind chill values as low as -40. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around -23. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -15. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 9.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -17.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -22.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near -5.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 4.
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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:
1:17 am AKST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am AKST Jan 3, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 9, 2026
 
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