Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Snow

33°F

1°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 15 Jan 7:56 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNW Lagoon AK

Blizzard Warning January 15, 08:19pm until January 17, 03:00am
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning January 15, 08:19pm until January 17, 03:00am

    NOW until 3:00am Sat

    Blizzard Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Wintry Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow and freezing rain before 3pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 37 by noon, then falling to around 27 during the remainder of the day. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of snow and freezing rain between midnight and 3am, then a chance of snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 34 by 3am. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of snow and freezing rain before 3pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 37 by noon, then falling to around 27 during the remainder of the day. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNW Lagoon AK
 63.81°N 150.06°W (Elev. 1739 ft)
7:20 pm AKST Jan 15, 2026
8pm AKST Jan 15, 2026-6pm AKST Jan 22, 2026
 
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