Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.45 in (1034.0 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 11:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 30. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 30. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW McKinley National Park Airport AK
 63.62°N 149.33°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
12:17 am AKST Jan 19, 2026
12am AKST Jan 19, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 25, 2026
 
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