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Mount McKinley Recreational Forecast
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
347 AM AKDT Fri Jun 12 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...
Following a weak front yesterday, very isolated snow showers in
the afternoon and evening will continue to be possible today.
Thunderstorms are also possible today near the mountain. Storms
will form on the northern slopes of the Alaska Range, and could
move near the mountain. Winds will pick up higher on the mountain
Saturday into Saturday night as a storm approaches from the south,
helping to kickoff another round of showers in the afternoon.

&&

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

.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs 35 to 40.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 20 to 25. Isolated snow showers in
the evening.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 35 to 40. Isolated rain and snow
showers in the afternoon and evening.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 20 to 25.

&&

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

.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs 20 to 25.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 0 to 5. Isolated snow showers in the
evening.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 25 to 30. Isolated snow showers in
the afternoon and evening.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15. Southwest winds
around 15 to 25 mph.

&&

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

.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs 20 to 25 below. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30 below. Southeast winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 15 to 20 below. Southwest winds
around 25 to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20 below. Southwest
winds 25 to 35 mph.

&&

.OUTLOOK SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...
High confidence supports a storm building towards the mountain out
of the south later in the day Sunday into Sunday night, with
steadier snow and strong winds. Snow and wind will continue through
Monday before lessening on Tuesday as the storm weakens and
dissipates.
&&

$$
Jun 26