Alaska to Get Snow While Parts of State Have Unusually Warm Temperatures
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued several winter weather alerts for Alaska, with some areas expected to get up to 20 inches of snow while parts of the state are experiencing unusually warm temperatures. Alaska, known for its extremely cold and snowy climate, has experienced some rare warm weather this month.
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National Weather Service updates criteria for cold weather advisories in Alaska
NWS Alaska meteorologist Tim Markle said the warnings are designed to let community members know when the cold weather presents a risk to the community. However, the old system set wind chill warnings and advisories, which were statewide in scope, and only kicked in when there was a wind chill.
Atmospheric rivers bring high winds and possible weekend flooding to Southcentral Alaska
It may be January, but the unusually warm, rainy weather feels more like spring breakup, and it's bringing the kind of flooding concerns also usually not seen in the Anchorage area until later in the year.
Anchorage, Alaska, Sees Warmer-Than-Average Temperatures
As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
Alaska pummeled by hurricane-force winds near 130 mph as widespread damage seen in Anchorage
The largest populated city in Alaska is still recovering from the hurricane-force winds that battered homes and infrastructure on Sunday, leaving thousands without power.
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Hey, New Orleans, please send some of your snow to Anchorage
The Gulf Coast city that rarely sees snowflakes has received more than double the snowfall that Anchorage has since Dec. 1, the start of the meteorological winter.
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High winds forecast for Anchorage’s upper elevations, plus heavy snow at Turnagain Pass
The weather service warned of 30 to 45 mph winds, with gusts up to 80 mph, for higher elevations around Anchorage and Eagle River.
New Orleans has seen more snow than Alaska’s biggest city so far this winter
New Orleans has received more snowfall since the start of meteorological winter than many cold-weather cities across the country.
Florida saw more snow this week than Anchorage, Alaska. Here's the weekend forecast
Expect temperatures to get warmer during the days through the weekend, but overnight lows will still be freezing for most of North and Central Florida.
Weather impacting Alaska’s roads, closures continue
Hatcher Pass Road continues to be closed right after the Skeetawk entrance because of avalanche concerns. Alaska State Parks said there have been avalanches across Palmer-Fishhook and Archangel Roads. It also said an avalanche has dammed the Little Sustina River, which is now flowing through Government Peak Campground.
Alaskans say Trump can change the name of Denali but can’t make people call it Mount McKinley
North America’s tallest peak is a focal point of Jeff King’s life. The four-time winner of the 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race operates his
LIVE UPDATES: High winds, heavy rain and snow prompt warnings and closures across Alaska
Back-to-back storms are delivering high winds, heavy rain, and snow to much of Alaska tonight through Sunday. There are nearly two dozen different weather alerts in effect.