Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 15, 03:00 AM AKST until January 17, 03:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Fair

-33°F

-36°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.36 in (1002.8 mb)
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	14 Jan 1:56 am AKST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNW Lagoon AK

Winter Storm Watch January 15, 03:00am until January 17, 03:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: -31 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: -18 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: -23 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 11 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 1 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 26 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 11 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 17 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 9 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around -31. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -18. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Saturday

A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Sunday

A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.