Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 15, 03:00 AM AKST until January 17, 03:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-29°F

-34°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.44 in (1005.8 mb)
Dewpoint	-35°F (-37°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	13 Jan 7:56 pm AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Lagoon AK

Winter Storm Watch January 15, 03:00am until January 17, 03:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: -25 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: -9 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: -16 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 18 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 14 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 29 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 7 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 19 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 8 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -25. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near -9. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 14. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Sunday

A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.