Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Fair

6°F

-14°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.38 in (1034.3 mb)
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 2:56 pm AKST
Detailed forecast for

Southern Denali Borough

Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows around 9 above. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 20. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 6 above. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper teens. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 7 above. Variable winds less than 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid teens.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 10.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 20.
Sunday Night And Monday
Mostly cloudy. Lows around zero. Highs around 10.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows around 5 below. Highs around 10.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 20.



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345 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026
 
 

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