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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from March 15, 04:00 PM AKDT until March 18, 07:00 AM AKDT

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

0°F

-18°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	30.15 in (1027.2 mb)
Dewpoint	-7°F (-22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	-11°F (-24°C)
Last update	14 Mar 7:56 pm AKDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

55 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 04:00pm until March 18, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: -17 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: -10 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: -20 °F
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Monday
High: -14 °F
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Monday Night
Low: -27 °F
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tuesday
High: -19 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: -31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: -17 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: -30 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -10. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -14. Wind chill values as low as -45. Northeast wind around 20 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -27. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near -19.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -31.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -17.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -30.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near -16.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24.