Numerous severe thunderstorms with a potential for 60-80 mph winds, along with tornadoes (some strong), and large to very large hail are expected across the northern and central Plains through tonight. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota, and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast through tonight. Read More >
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108 SXAK49 PAFG 101208 RECAFG Mount McKinley Recreational Forecast National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 408 AM AKDT Wed Jun 10 2026 The forecast for the lower elevations of Denali National Park can be found online at https://www.weather.gov/afg/mckinleyclimbing_forecast. Additional information, including flying weather, can be found online at https://www.weather.gov/afg/mckinleyclimbing. Altitude Forecast... Wind speeds 14 thousand feet and above are free air. Wind gusts are not included. Temperatures are in Fahrenheit. .SYNOPSIS... High pressure across the area again for Wednesday, with some possible clouds for areas below 7000 ft, particularly during the overnight hours and into the morning. Thursday sees a weak front move into the area, increasing snow shower chances and cloud cover, with minor accumulations. Winds continue to be on the lighter side for both days, staying below 15 mph. && .FORECAST FOR 7000 FOOT BASE CAMP... Winds less than 15 mph are not included. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s. && .FORECAST FOR 14000 FEET... Winds less than 15 mph are not included. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 15. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near zero. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Highs around 20. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows near zero. && .FORECAST FOR 17000 FEET TO SUMMIT... Winds less than 15 mph are not included. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 20 below zero. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 30 below zero. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Highs 20 below zero. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 20 to 30 below zero. && .OUTLOOK FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Chances of snow showers continue on Friday with winds possibly exceeding 15 mph near the summit. Strong southerly winds for the summit are possible Saturday, exceeding 40 mph. && $$ Jun 26 |
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