Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 2:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WSW McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles WSW McKinley National Park Airport AK
 63.62°N 149.26°W (Elev. 3953 ft)
3:20 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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