Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 23, 06:00 PM AKST until December 25, 09:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

0°F

-18°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.14 in (1027.6 mb)
Dewpoint	-4°F (-20°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	23 Dec 11:56 pm AKST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Lagoon AK

Winter Storm Warning until December 25, 09:00am

Click here for hazard details and duration

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until December 25, 09:00am
NOW until 9:00am Thu
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 0 °F
Snow
Wednesday
High: 25 °F⇓
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: -9 °F
Snow Likely
Christmas Day
High: 1 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -15 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: -7 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: -26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: -20 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. Low around 0. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow. Temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Christmas Day

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near -7.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -26.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near -20.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30.