Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Unknown Precip

33°F

1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 15 Jan 8:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Lagoon AK

Blizzard Warning January 15, 09:18pm until January 17, 03:00am
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning January 15, 09:18pm until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Blizzard Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 9am and 3pm.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 26 by 5pm. South wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 36 by 5am. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 9am and 3pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 26 by 5pm. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Lagoon AK
 63.65°N 149.63°W (Elev. 3018 ft)
8:17 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
9pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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