Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from April 12, 04:00 PM AKDT until April 14, 04:00 PM AKDT

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint	23°F (-5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	10 Apr 11:56 am AKDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Cantwell AK

Winter Storm Watch April 12, 04:00pm until April 14, 04:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 18 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow
Sunday
High: 38 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 21 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 36 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow Likely
Tuesday
High: 35 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely before 1pm, then rain. High near 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

Rain likely before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow. Low around 19. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday

Snow before 1pm, then rain. High near 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Night

Rain before 7pm, then snow likely. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Tuesday

A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.