Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 10:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 10pm.  Low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Isolated showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Independence Day
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW McKinley National Park Airport AK
 63.76°N 149.08°W (Elev. 4554 ft)
11:19 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
11am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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