Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed S 9 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1020.1 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 23 Apr 12:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Denali Park AK

Wind Advisory April 23, 01:28pm until April 24, 04:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory April 23, 01:28pm until April 24, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 45 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered rain showers before 1am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers likely before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, possibly mixing with rain after 7am, then gradually ending.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Scattered rain showers before 1am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow, possibly mixing with rain after 7am, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Denali Park AK
 63.73°N 148.89°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
12:19 pm AKDT Apr 23, 2026
1pm AKDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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