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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 19 Apr 5:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

55 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK

Winter Weather Advisory until April 20, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until April 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 5. West wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 7. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 7 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 4. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 8. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 7am. High near 12. South wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 5. West wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 7. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 4. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 8. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
55 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK
 63.65°N 147.24°W (Elev. 9557 ft)
Last Update:
5:16 am AKDT Apr 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am AKDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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