Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Light Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Apr 4:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Cantwell AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Cantwell AK
 63.45°N 148.78°W (Elev. 2182 ft)
5:20 pm AKDT Apr 17, 2026
5pm AKDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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