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Alaska Blizzard Conditions Could Bring Wind Chill to -50
The extreme cold and hazardous blizzard conditions could pose significant risks to residents, travelers, and outdoor workers.
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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.
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Sudden snow dump slickens Anchorage roads after weekend rains
Snowfall up to an inch per hour in parts of town left vehicles sliding off local roads, according to meteorologists and police.
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.
Anchorage, Alaska, Sees Warmer-Than-Average Temperatures
As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
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Atmospheric rivers bring high winds and possible weekend flooding to Southcentral Alaska
The National Weather Service is calling for a series of atmospheric rivers to descend on Southcentral over the weekend.
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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.
South Mississippi: Same temperature as Antarctica, and more snow than Anchorage, Alaska
Cairo and its ancient pyramids sits on nearly the exact same line of latitude as the Mississippi Coast. Weather there on Wednesday peaked at 71 degrees with a light rain around noon. Dead pharaohs can expect temps to rest in the upper 60s for the remainder of the week.
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New Orleans got twice the snow of an Alaska city since Dec. 1. 'We'd like our snow back'
The storm that struck New Orleans this week left the Gulf Coast city under twice as much snow as Anchorage, Alaska has received in nearly two months. "New Orleans, we'd like our snow back," the NWS Anchorage office said.
As U.S. shivered through polar vortex, one state was unusually warm
It’s been warmer in Alaska than in three dozen other states. If someone asked you, “Where can I go in the United States to escape the frigid air this January?” what would you say?
Anchor Point Flooding
The warm and wet weather that pervaded over the Southcentral region this last weekend resulted in winter flooding.Excessive rain and run-off swelled the Anchor River to the point a flood warning was issued for the southern Kenai Peninsula waterway.
January cold returns as snow makes for slick roads after weeks of warmth
An intense bout of snow as temperatures dropped led to slick roads around Anchorage on Monday after several weeks of unseasonably warm weather. The early-morning shift back to snow, combined with warm asphalt,