Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 9:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

54 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered rain and snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then snow showers after 1am.  Low around 33. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers before 4pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain.  Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. High near 39. South wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 33. South wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers before 4pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain.  Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 38. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered rain and snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then snow showers after 1am. Low around 33. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers before 4pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. High near 39. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7pm. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 33. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers before 4pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 38. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
54 Miles SSW Harding Lake AK
 63.71°N 147.48°W (Elev. 6699 ft)
9:18 am AKDT Jul 12, 2026
10am AKDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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