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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

-5°F

-21°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.62 in (1009.1 mb)
Dewpoint -14°F (-26°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill-20°F (-29°C)
Last update 19 Mar 12:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Denali Park AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: -4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

    Low: -24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 3. Calm wind.

    High: 3 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -23. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

    Low: -23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 8. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 8 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -18.

    Low: -18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.

    Low: -17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -24. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 3. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -23. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 8. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Denali Park AK
 63.73°N 148.89°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 pm AKDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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