Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 27 Nov 4:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. South wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow after noon.  Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20. South wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Southeast wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. South wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow after noon. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
A slight chance of snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW McKinley National Park Airport AK
 63.62°N 149.33°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
7:18 am AKST Nov 27, 2025
7am AKST Nov 27, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 3, 2025
 
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