Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 15, 03:00 AM AKST until January 17, 03:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-28°F

-33°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.53 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint	-33°F (-36°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	13 Jan 4:56 pm AKST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

56 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK

Winter Storm Watch January 15, 03:00am until January 17, 03:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: 1 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: -3 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday
High: 3 °F⇓
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: -7 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Thursday
High: 18 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 15 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 26 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 5 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 12 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 1. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Temperature falling to around -7 by 3pm. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly after 3am. Areas of blowing snow. Low around -7. Southwest wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. High near 18. South wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Saturday

Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Sunday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.