Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

Lat: 63.73° N Lon: 148.92° W Elev: 1719 ft.

Fair

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.33 in (998.6 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 9:56 am AKST
Detailed forecast for

Southern Denali Borough

Today
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 10. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 9 above. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs in the upper teens. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 10.
Saturday Through Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 20. Lows around 10.
Sunday Night And Monday
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 5 above. Highs around 20.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10. Highs around 20.



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447 AM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026
 
 

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