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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Fair

-36°F

-38°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.47 in (1007.3 mb)
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Jan 2:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

56 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK

Blizzard Warning January 9, 03:00pm until January 11, 09:00pm
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Blizzard Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -17. Wind chill values as low as -45. South wind around 20 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 2. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around -2. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 6. South wind 60 to 70 mph decreasing to 45 to 55 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 90 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 1. South wind 50 to 55 mph increasing to 60 to 65 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.

    Low: -6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0.

    High: 0 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -6.

    Low: -6 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -17. Wind chill values as low as -45. South wind around 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 2. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow after midnight. Low around -2. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 6. South wind 60 to 70 mph decreasing to 45 to 55 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 90 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 1. South wind 50 to 55 mph increasing to 60 to 65 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -6.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
56 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK
 63.62°N 147.24°W (Elev. 7867 ft)
Last Update:
2:17 am AKST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am AKST Jan 9, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
 
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