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Mount McKinley Recreational Forecast
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
536 PM AKDT Tue Jun 23 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...
A significant winter storm is underway on the mountain as a
strong front continues to build in out of the east with heavy snow
and gusty winds. Heavy bands of snow will continue tonight
through Wednesday morning as the front stalls over the mountain
with storm total snow totals around 1-2 feet above base camp with
around 6-12 inches at base camp. The front is expected to weaken
and begin to slowly shift west later in the day Wednesday,
allowing for gradually improving conditions later in the day into
Wednesday night as scattered snow showers continue through
Thursday.

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.FORECAST FOR 7000 FOOT BASE CAMP...
Winds less than 15 mph are not included.

.TONIGHT...Overcast. Snow likely. Snowfall accumulation up to 6
inches. Southwest winds 15 mph. Lows 20 to 25 above.
.WEDNESDAY...Overcast. Snow likely through the afternoon. Snowfall
accumulation up to 6 inches. Highs 25 to 30 above.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 25
to 30 above.

&&

.FORECAST FOR 14000 FEET...
Winds less than 15 mph are not included.

...STRONG WINDS TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...Overcast. Snow likely. Snowfall accumulation 6 to 12
inches. North to northeast winds 35 to 45 mph. Lows 0 to 5 above.
.WEDNESDAY...Overcast. Snow likely through the afternoon. Snowfall
accumulation up to 6 inches. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Highs 0
to 5 above.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 5
to 0 below.

&&

.FORECAST FOR 17000 FEET TO SUMMIT...
Winds less than 15 mph are not included.

...STRONG WINDS TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY....

.TONIGHT...Overcast. Snow likely. Snowfall accumulation up to 6
inches. Northeast winds 40 to 50 mph. Lows 15 to 25 below.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Snow likely through the afternoon.
Snowfall accumulation up to 6 inches. Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph.
Highs 15 to 25 below.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. East
winds 15 to 20 mph. Lows 20 to 30 below.

&&

.OUTLOOK THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...
By Thursday, conditions start to improve as the stalled front moves
farther west. Precipitation and thunderstorm chances remain possible
going into the weekend, but will be much more isolated in nature.
Expect clearer skies, warmer temperatures, and calmer winds through
Friday. As a new low pressure system approaches the state from the
west this weekend, additional rain/snow showers are likely over the
mountain. Snowfall accumulations should remain fairly light but may
bring periods of gusty winds and cooler temperatures.

&&

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Jun 26