Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Unknown Precip

32°F

0°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 5:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

55 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK

  • Today

    Today: Snow.  High near 10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 8. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 10. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 8. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. 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: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 8. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 10. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 8. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. 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.
Sunday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 10.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around -3.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 5.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
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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 17, 2026
6am AKDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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