Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1020.8 mb)
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 15 Mar 12:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

56 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK

Winter Storm Warning March 15, 04:00pm until March 18, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: -8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near -13. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: -13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Areas of blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: -27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of blowing snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near -17. North wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: -17 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.

    Low: -26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.

    High: -12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.

    Low: -26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8.

    High: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -13. Wind chill values as low as -50. North wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27. Wind chill values as low as -55. North wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Areas of blowing snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near -17. North wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -12.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near -4.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -23.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near -3.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
56 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK
 63.62°N 147.24°W (Elev. 7867 ft)
1:17 pm AKDT Mar 15, 2026
1pm AKDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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