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.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.35 in (1032.0 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 20 Jan 2:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 10.
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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)
2:17 am AKST Jan 20, 2026
3am AKST Jan 20, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 26, 2026
 
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