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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

Denali Park AK

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:44pm until February 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:44pm until February 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -8 by 5pm. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -33.

    Low: -33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near -6.

    High: -6 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -25.

    Low: -25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 20. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -8 by 5pm. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -33.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -6.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -25.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Denali Park AK
 63.73°N 148.89°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
1:18 pm AKST Feb 18, 2026
1pm AKST Feb 18, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 24, 2026
 
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