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Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast

Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.85 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 4:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Lignite AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lignite AK
 63.92°N 149.01°W (Elev. 1447 ft)
Last Update:
5:17 am AKDT Apr 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am AKDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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