Dangerous Cold and Gusty Winds Anticipated This Weekend

A significant arctic outbreak will bring frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend. Strong winds which could produce tree damage and power outages, and periods of snow squalls are also possible. Relief from this cold and a warming trend is forecast to commence by the beginning to middle of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

A Few Clouds

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.61 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Feb 2:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. South wind around 30 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. South wind around 30 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 9.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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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)
3:18 am AKST Feb 5, 2026
3am AKST Feb 5, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 11, 2026
 
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