Clouds threaten Anchorage’s view of Sunday’s total lunar eclipse
The eclipse might not be visible in Southcentral Alaska, but those farther north might have better luck.
Weather
Fairbanks still gets cold, but not for as long or often
Temperatures in Alaska’s second-largest city dipped to the extreme last week but a weather expert who monitors them says legendary Fairbanks cold snaps are less frequent and less severe.
Warmer weather to return to Southcentral Alaska next week as temperatures continue to swing
As the weather warms by as much as 50 degrees in some parts of the state, forecasters say this winter’s temperature fluctuation isn’t unusual.
Weather service warns of high wind and waves approaching Aleutians
Forecasters said offshore winds Thursday could reach 90 mph, with waves to 50 feet or higher, but would diminish as the storm approached land.
Southcentral Alaska is going to get even colder before a warmer weekend
Button up and plug in: Forecasters say temperatures could drop to minus 20 in Anchorage and into the minus 50s in the Interior.
More frigid weather on the way for Anchorage
On Sunday night, some spots deep in the Eagle River valley will reach -20, a meteorologist said.
Coldest weather in 2 years will sting Anchorage this week
Temperatures are forecast to drop to minus 5 by Saturday morning, the coldest it’s been since January 2017.
Extreme weather in 2018 was a raging, howling signal of climate change
“Climate change is here, and it’s already costing tens of billions of dollars a year,” one expert said.
Avalanches ‘almost certain’ in Turnagain Pass area, forecasters warn
Experts are warning skiers, boarders and snowmachiners to use extreme caution on the slopes.
‘Extreme’ lack of sea ice and autumn heat marked Alaska weather in 2018
2018 was another hot one for Alaskans, bringing dramatic changes statewide.
‘One-two punch’ of windstorms bears down on Anchorage
The storm is also bringing temperatures in the high 30s and low 40s.
Southcentral Alaska forecast to ring in the new year with warmer weather, rain
The region will likely continue to see snow through the end of this week before temperatures starting rising Monday.
Turnagain Pass avalanche danger high after getting 4-5 feet of snow in 24 hours
The avalanche center issued a backcountry avalanche warning in effect until 5 a.m. Friday.
Colder weather expected to last this week, forecasters say
The Climate Prediction Center forecasts above-average temperatures for the next three months, but for this week, at least, winter has arrived.
Forecasters say Southcentral Alaska snowstorm will last through early Monday
Travel on major highways could be extra treacherous, with slippery roads and possible blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Friday’s snowfall was 2nd biggest on record for Dec. 14 - and there’s more to come
Up to 2 inches could fall Sunday, followed by another 5 inches on Monday.
Rain will turn to snow overnight in Anchorage as city recovers from quake
Forecasters are predicting 3-6 inches of snow will fall Sunday night and early Monday.
Icy roads cause Glenn Highway accidents, close Su Valley schools
Four schools in Mat-Su are closed Tuesday.
Rain, icy streets in the forecast for Monday
The National Weather Service warned of a potentially hazardous morning commute.
Statewide snow drought could signal better season to come - for Anchorage
Alaska’s biggest city has often had big snowfalls after slow starts, a climatologist says.