Southcentral Alaska snowfall will taper off through the day Monday
The city received 5 to 8 inches of snow in the storm that started late Sunday.
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Colder weather brings Bering Sea ice extent and thickness to near normal, benefiting hunters
Even if a storm does hit Western Alaska, thicker sea ice will always be more resistant than last year’s ice was at this time, a climatologist says.
Avalanche danger high in Southcentral Alaska as big snowstorm moves on
Another 3 to 4 inches of snow is expected to fall from Thursday afternoon through Friday evening over an area from Anchorage to Talkeetna,
‘Like liquid banana peel’: Heavy snow across the Anchorage Bowl makes roads and walkways treacherous
The municipality said it would have snowplow crews working on main roads through the night, but plowing of residential roads won’t start until the snow stops and the main routes are clear.
Windy weather heads into Southcentral Alaska as temperatures rise
High winds are forecast to start later Monday in the Anchorage Bowl. The Susitna Valley could receive up to 9 inches of snow through Tuesday.
Anchorage snowfall should taper off after morning of challenging driving
The worst storm conditions were between the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage, a meteorologist said.
Warmer weather is in store for Anchorage this week
Temperatures are expected to rise into the low 30s this week but likely won’t heat up long enough to melt the snow.
Snow and heavy winds through Turnagain Arm expected to cause blizzard conditions
Driving is expected to be dangerous along the Seward Highway south of Girdwood on Wednesday as heavy snow and winds cause whiteout conditions.
Alaska Airlines plane struck by lightning before landing in Cordova
The plane landed safely and was taken out of service for inspection, a spokesman for Alaska Airlines said.
Storm dumps heavy snow along Turnagain Arm and Seward Highway, with more to come midweek
Eighteen inches of new snow was recorded in Girdwood.
Cold snap is expected to ease up around Anchorage — but only for a couple days.
Anchorage is expected to see up to 3 inches of snow and temperatures in the 20s early in the week before temperatures drop again.
It’s official: Alaska just had its warmest year on record
The state broke a previous record set in 2016, according to a NOAA analysis.
Cold weather expected to stay through the week in Southcentral Alaska
The cold weather could bring patchy, freezing fog into the area that could cause slick roads.
Anchorage breaks snow record for New Year’s Day following the warmest Dec. 31 on record
As the clock struck midnight, Anchorage and surrounding areas saw heaps of snow and icy roads. Meteorologists predict a dry weekend ahead.
All lanes of the Seward Highway reopened
All lanes of the Seward Highway are now open, according to the Alaska Department of Transportation.
Cold and significant snowfall expected to follow record-breaking warmth in Anchorage
Anchorage saw its warmest New Year’s Eve on record Tuesday, but the temperature is expected to drop rapidly in the evening.
Wind briefly knocks out power to more than 6,000 customers in South Anchorage
The blustery weather was expected to make “for an interesting day,” Chugach Electric says.
Warmer weather brings rain to Anchorage before temperatures drop again midweek
Temperatures in the city rose to about 40 degrees on Monday.
Richardson Highway reopens after avalanches near Paxson
Deep snow and whiteout conditions are making travel dangerous along the highway, a state official said.
Wind chills to minus 60 possible in northern and western Alaska
Warnings of dangerously cold winds were forecast for a handful of areas including the Beaufort Sea coast, the southeastern Brooks Range and the Kobuk and Noatak river valleys.