Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

-3°F

-19°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.38 in (1000.2 mb)
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Mar 4:56 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Garner AK

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 09:00am until March 7, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly after noon.  High near 14. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around -3. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: -9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.

    Low: -17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4.

    High: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28.

    Low: -28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near -7.

    High: -7 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 14. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around -3. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near -4.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -28.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near -7.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -30.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -4.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -28.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 3.
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Point Forecast:
Garner AK
 63.84°N 148.95°W (Elev. 1696 ft)
5:17 am AKST Mar 6, 2026
5am AKST Mar 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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