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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Snow Freezing Fog

-7°F

-22°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.19 in (994.1 mb)
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill-20°F (-29°C)
Last update 27 Jan 3:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

55 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. High near 11. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before midnight. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between midnight and 3am. Low around 9. South wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. East wind 15 to 25 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 11. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before midnight. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between midnight and 3am. Low around 9. South wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. East wind 15 to 25 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. South wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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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:
3:18 pm AKST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 2, 2026
 
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