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.

Light Snow

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 15 Jan 4:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Lagoon AK

Blizzard Warning January 15, 05:49pm until January 17, 03:00am
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning January 15, 05:49pm until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Blizzard Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and 3am.  Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 35 by 4am. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 9am and 3pm.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 36 by 9am, then falling to around 25 during the remainder of the day. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Areas of blowing snow after 9pm. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 35 by 4am. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 9am and 3pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 36 by 9am, then falling to around 25 during the remainder of the day. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
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 8.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Lagoon AK
 63.68°N 149.69°W (Elev. 3189 ft)
5:17 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
5pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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