Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-14°F

-26°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.12 in (1026.1 mb)
Dewpoint	-20°F (-29°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	14 Mar 6:56 am AKDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW McKinley National Park Airport AK

Today
High: 0 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: -16 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: -4 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: -21 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: -10 °F
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Monday Night
Low: -28 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Tuesday
High: -13 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: -28 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: -7 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. North wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -4. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Wind chill values as low as -45. North wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -10. North wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near -13.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -7.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -24.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near -8.