Wildfire smoke from Siberia keeps drifting into Alaska — and may continue to do so for weeks
A haze visible through Southcentral Alaska on Wednesday was caused by smoke from fires burning in Siberia that began flowing into Alaska in early July.
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Juneau on track for a summer rainfall record
Alaska’s capital city this week reached its summer rain average of 13 inches.
Rainy weather expected to continue in Southcentral Alaska through the weekend
Wednesday marked the rainiest day of the year so far, and broke a record for July 8 rainfall that was set back in 1967.
Seem hazy lately? Smoke from wildfires in Siberia might be what you’re noticing
Smoke from wildfires in Siberia drifted to Alaska last year as well, according to the National Weather Service, but Alaska already had hazy skies from local wildfires.
The Arctic is on fire: Siberian heat wave alarms scientists
This year's prolonged Siberian warmth hasn't been seen for thousands of years "and it is another sign that the Arctic amplifies global warming even more than we thought," a scientist said.
Summers are growing longer due to climate change, while winters dramatically shrink
In northern Canada and Alaska, the shortening of winter is especially dramatic.
Utqiagvik just recorded its first record low temperature in 13 years
During the same time period, the city on Alaska’s Arctic coast has managed to snag a whopping 112 record high temperatures.
Sunshine and warmth are in store for Anchorage this week
Anchorage is expected to see high temperatures in the 50s throughout the week.
Breakup underway in Kuskokwim River basin; residents wary of floods
The National Weather Service predicted ice jams and flooding along the river in coming weeks.
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.
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.