Strong winds expected throughout Southcentral Alaska on Friday
Some parts of Anchorage could see wind gusts up to 65 mph, the National Weather Service said. By Tess Williams●
Gusting winds, heavy rain forecast along Turnagain Arm from Girdwood to Anchorage on Saturday
Through Turnagain Arm, southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph were possible from Friday night through Saturday afternoon with gusts around 30 to 40 mph.By Anchorage Daily News●
Western Alaska breakup flooding inundates Kuskokwim River communities
Water in Bethel and several villages along the lower river reached the highest levels recorded in nearly 20 years, officials say. By Tess Williams●
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A little snow is back in Southcentral Alaska’s forecast, especially for higher elevations
The National Weather Service said precipitation is expected to fall as rain in the Anchorage Bowl until Friday. By Tess Williams●
Measuring up: How meteorologists gauge the snowfall as Anchorage nears a season record
Experts use measuring sticks and tanks in regular intervals to monitor snowfall as this season’s total approaches an all-time high.By Marc Lester●
Anchorage creeps within inches of seasonal snowfall record
A trace of snow fell during the day Friday in West Anchorage, where the National Weather Service keeps official records, but there’s more expected early next week. By Anchorage Daily News●
Strong winds and spring snow sweep into Southcentral Alaska
A high wind warning remained in place through Sunday morning for Anchorage, with possible gusts up to 60 mph in the Anchorage Bowl.By Anchorage Daily News●
Strong wind forecast for Anchorage ahead of possible weekend snow
The National Weather Service was warning of winds up to 55 mph in the Anchorage Bowl starting Saturday.By Anchorage Daily News●
It’s equinox day, the start of spring on the calendar. But meteorological spring started weeks ago.
The Northern Hemisphere’s spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21, depending on the year. By Associated Press●
Another foot of snow forecast along portions of the Seward Highway
Heavy snow was falling Tuesday morning near Girdwood and Portage, causing difficult driving conditions.By Tess Williams●
Cold snap will come with subzero wind chills in Anchorage area
An Arctic airmass is bringing winds expected to make it feel like it’s 20 to 40 degrees below zero in much of Southcentral Alaska, the weather service said.By Tess Williams●
Snowstorm could make Seward Highway driving difficult from Portage south later today
And another cold snap lies ahead for the Anchorage area.By Alena Naiden●
Snow expected to taper off in Anchorage by Saturday evening
Another storm system is expected to bring more snow and lower temperatures to Southcentral Alaska in the coming week.By Annie Berman●
Anchorage saw gusts up to nearly 100 mph in ‘historic’ windstorm
A new weather system is expected to bring more snow to the city starting early Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. By Tess Williams●
Strong winds knock out power to thousands in Anchorage and Mat-Su
The gusty weather came ahead of a storm that brought slick roads to the city and almost a foot of snow to parts of Mat-Su. By Anchorage Daily News●
Wind warning and higher temperatures continue through Tuesday in Anchorage
Winds picked up on the Anchorage Hillside on Monday evening, with some stations reporting gusts over 70 mph, according to the National Weather Service. By Anchorage Daily News●
More mild weather forecast for Southcentral Alaska
High temperatures were expected to hover at or above freezing for much of the week across the region.By Annie Berman●
Warmer weather brings chance of rain-snow mix to Anchorage starting Friday night
A foot of snow and 90 mph wind gusts early Friday pushed avalanche danger to high in Turnagain Pass. By Zaz Hollander●
More snow for Anchorage with rising temperatures on the horizon
A total of between 3 and 6 inches of snow was forecast to fall on Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian and Eklutna through midday Sunday.By Anchorage Daily News●
Even on a warming planet, Alaska is still good at making cold
A recent cold snap has left temperatures across the state in the negative double digits and even as cold as minus 50 degrees. By Ned Rozell | Alaska Science●
Gas supplies strained in Southcentral Alaska as cold deepens
Officials urged residents to conserve natural gas as a precautionary measure during the cold period but said there are no specific conservation measures in place.By Zaz Hollander and Alex DeMarban●
Anchorage is plunging into even deeper cold
Temperatures could reach nearly 30 below in some parts of the city this week, according to the National Weather Service. By Anchorage Daily News●
Anchorage hits 100-inch winter snow total at earliest date on record
The National Weather Service recorded just over 104 inches of snow so far this season near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.By Tess Williams●
