Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 1:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Lagoon AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:38am until February 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:38am until February 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 27. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near -6.

    High: -6 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -22.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 3.

    High: 3 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 20. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 27. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near -6.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -22.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 3.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Sunday
A chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
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Point Forecast:
Lagoon AK
 63.68°N 149.88°W (Elev. 2605 ft)
1:21 am AKST Feb 18, 2026
2am AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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