Much of Alaska Enjoying a Long-Awaited Heat Wave
Warm air overspread the state yesterday. Highs were as warm as the mid 50s in Southeast.
View ArticleSunshine Combines with Mild Temperatures in Southcentral
We don't often see this type of pattern this time of year...and no one is complaining.
View ArticleClouds & Showers Increase Over Southern Alaska
A low pressure system is moving out of the north Pacific toward the Alaska Peninsula this morning, pushing a front into the state's southern coastline. Clouds and showers are found all along the...
View ArticleFreezing Rain Turns Streets into Ice Rinks
Light to moderate freezing rain fell in and along the Chugach mountains yesterday evening and overnight. While most of the urban corridor was untouched by the rain, some areas right along the...
View ArticleMild Temperatures Abound Heading into the Weekend
One weakening storm system is moving into PWS this morning. Rain or a rain-snow mix will continue much of the day throughout the Sound.
View ArticleA New Week Brings the Promise of More Mild Weather
The overall weather pattern has changed little from the weekend. While we won't be into the 40s today, expect mild temps with low to mid 30s in town and near 40 degree temps in the Valley.
View ArticleValentine's Day Shapes Up Sunny and Mild in Southcentral
After a burst of snow yesterday evening brought several inches to Anchorage, expect a break from the snow and the clouds for your Valentine's Day. Clouds will decrease from southwest to northeast...
View ArticleBig Storm System Rolls into State's Southern Half
A 960 mb low is located near Unalaska this morning. Another low center is extending out from it over Bristol Bay. Over the Gulf of Alaska, a strong upper level jet is steering moisture into the...
View ArticleAnother Weaker Storm Makes Its Way into the Gulf
A long, washed-out front has pushed over the North Slope. Meanwhile, yet another, far weaker disturbance is pulling into the western Gulf of Alaska, bringing a return to rain and snow showers and...
View ArticleKeeping with Mild Weekend Weather
Today and the weekend will continue mild with scattered to isolated showers throughout Southcentral. Highs in Anchorage will be near freezing. Expect highs in the Valley in the mid to upper 30s.
View ArticleRain & Snow Plow into the State's Southern Shores
The main weather feature to impact your day today is a 960 mb low just south of Kodiak Island that is weakening as it moves toward PWS. The occluded front has swung onshore in Southcentral and it...
View ArticleAnchorage Adds to Its Seasonal Snow Totals
Areas of snow are meandering over the northern Cook Inlet region this morning. Gradually, snow will spread into the Valley and taper off to flurries in Homer.
View ArticleColder Air is Starting to Make Its Move on Alaska
A weak area of low pressure has moved into the lower Kuskokwim and is making it's march to the east. It is also continuing to weaken along the way. Clouds are scattered about most of the state as a...
View ArticleSnow Showers Linger over Southcentral
A shortwave trough is rippling through the state and is headed for the Canadian border tonight. While snow is not expected to be heavy around the state, accumulations up to 3 or 4 inches are possible...
View ArticleSkies Will Clear Today but More Snow Looms
Snow has tapered to flurries throughout most of Southcentral. Anchorage saw an additional 1 to 3 inches last night, bringing us that much closer to the snowfall record.
View ArticleSnow, and Lots of it in Southcentral
Anchorage, Wasilla and Palmer are just about the only areas of Southcentral that weren't buried in snow over the weekend and now, this morning.
View ArticleShowers Linger to the East While Bitter Cold Settles in out West
There are several synoptic features to consider today. Weak surface low pressure will persist in the northern and eastern Gulf of Alaska, which means expect more shower activity. Rain showers may...
View ArticleAnother Storm Brings Snow to Southern Alaska
An area of low pressure is moving over the Aleutians toward Southcentral. A front is swinging through the Gulf onto land and along it, clouds are increasing and snow is falling. The center of the...
View ArticleCold to the North, Snow to the South
Light snow will continue over Cook Inlet throughout the day. Accumulations will be very minor through the daytime hours. Snow showers may intensify tonight and tomorrow as an upper trough moves...
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