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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Blizzard Warning 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

33°F

1°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	29.89 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Wind Chill	26°F (-3°C)
Last update	15 Jan 7:56 pm AKST

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Extended Forecast for

14 Miles W McKinley National Park Airport AK

Blizzard Warning January 15, 08:09pm until January 17, 03:00am

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Blizzard Warning

Blizzard Warning January 15, 08:09pm until January 17, 03:00am
NOW until 3:00am Sat
Blizzard Warning
Tonight
Low: 26 °F⇑
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Friday
High: 38 °F⇓
Snow Likely
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Friday Night
Low: 16 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 24 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 25 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature rising to around 36 by 5am. Southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 38 by 9am, then falling to around 28 during the remainder of the day. Southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

M.L.King Day

Sunny, with a high near 25.