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Mount McKinley Recreational Forecast
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
531 PM AKDT Mon Jun 22 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...
Fairly quiet conditions continue on the mountain today before an
incoming front from the southeast passes over the mountain on
Tuesday. This front will bring consistent rain/snow to base camp
and heavy snow from around 8000 to 9000 feet up through 14000
feet. The leading edge of the front will arrive sometime around
0900 AKDT Tuesday and moderate to heavy snow will continue
through Wednesday afternoon. At base camp, precipitation will
begin as rain Tuesday morning before transitioning to mostly snow
by Tuesday night. Winds will shift from the southeast towards the
northeast as the front passes through with strong winds expected
Tuesday night from 14000 feet towards the summit. Isolated
thunderstorms are possible this evening near the mountain but
should become more isolated through midweek. Be prepared for
rapidly changing conditions over the mountain as a strong winter
storm moves in.

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

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Isolated rain/snow showers. Lows 30 to 35
above.
.TUESDAY...Overcast. Rain/snow likely becoming mostly snow in the
evening. Highs 30 to 35 above.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Overcast. Snow likely. Snowfall accumulation up
to 6 inches. Southwest winds 15 mph. Lows 20 to 25 above.

&&

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

...STRONG WINDS TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. East winds 15
mph. Lows 0 to 5 above.
.TUESDAY...Overcast. Snow likely. Snowfall accumulation 6 to 12
inches. Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph. Highs 5 to 10 above.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Overcast. Snow likely. Snowfall accumulation 6
to 12 inches. North to northeast winds 30 to 40 mph. Lows 0 to 5
above.

&&

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

...STRONG WINDS TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Southeast to east winds 15 to 25 mph.
Lows 15 to 25 below.
.TUESDAY...Overcast. Snow likely. East to northeast winds 25 to
35 mph. Highs 10 to 20 below.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Overcast. Snow likely. Snowfall accumulation up
to 6 inches. Northeast winds 40 to 50 mph. Lows 15 to 25 below.

&&

.OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...
Winter storm conditions prevail through most of Wednesday with
strong gusty winds, heavy snow, and overcast skies. 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 by the
Friday.

&&

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Jun 26