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 >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.82 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 4:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

55 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow.  Low around 4. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 10. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow after 1am. Low around 3. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 10am. High near 16. Southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Low around 3. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 4. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 10. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 1am. Low around 3. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 10am. High near 16. Southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Low around 3. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
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)
5:17 am AKDT Apr 18, 2026
5am AKDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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