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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow Fog/Mist

-10°F

-23°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.26 in (996.4 mb)
Dewpoint -14°F (-26°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-22°F (-30°C)
Last update 27 Jan 8:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 19 by 5am. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F⇑

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Areas of blowing snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 19 by 5am. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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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)
Last Update:
8:17 am AKST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
 
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