Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 15, 03:00 AM AKST 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

-27°F

-33°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.40 in (1003.7 mb)
Dewpoint	-33°F (-36°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	14 Jan 4:56 am AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Denali Park AK

Winter Storm Watch January 15, 03:00am until January 17, 03:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: -30 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: -8 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: -16 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 23 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 14 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 32 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 10 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 18 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 9 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30. Wind chill values as low as -45. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -8. Wind chill values as low as -45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 14. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Sunday

A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.