Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow Fog/Mist

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.64 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 12 Apr 4:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

55 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow.  Low around 10. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 15. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 9. Northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. Northwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 10. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 15. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 9. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. Northwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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Point Forecast:
55 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK
 63.65°N 147.24°W (Elev. 9557 ft)
5:20 am AKDT Apr 12, 2026
5am AKDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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