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	NA
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.38 in (1003.1 mb)
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	14 Jan 3:56 am AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Lagoon AK

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: -28 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: -9 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: -14 °F⇑
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Thursday
High: 21 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 11 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Friday
High: 30 °F
Snow Likely
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Friday Night
Low: 12 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 20 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 12 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -9. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near -14 by 8pm, then rising to around -4 during the remainder of the night. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. East wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Low around 11. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely. Areas of blowing snow before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Saturday

A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Sunday

A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

M.L.King Day

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.