The city hasn't seen a day this snowy in 23 years!
Since midnight, an additional inch of snow fell across the Anchorage Bowl, bringing the snow accumulation since Monday to 13.2 inches. The heaviest snow fell through the overnight hours thanks to a deformation band that settled in over the Matanuska and Susitna valleys, Anchorage Bowl and Western Kenai Peninsula. Deformation bands form on the west to northwest side of the low and tend to lend to enhanced snowfall rates.
While the heaviest snow has lightened up across the region, we’ll see the potential for additional light accumulation into the afternoon and evening hours, as the band fizzles out. You’ll want to budge plenty of time to get where you are going, as roads will be difficult to navigate at times. Practice patience and kindess today, as commuters hit the road and snow plows work on making roads safer.
As the area of low pressure pulls of to the south and east, the snow will end in Southcentral. We’ll likely see some snow linger through parts of the Copper River Basin, where we could see a few more inches of snow. For all across Southcentral, as the snow ends, colder air will spill back into the state. Afternoon highs are expected to drop into the single digits by this weekend, with overnight lows dipping below zero.
The combination of snow, winds and mountainous terrain will also lead to considerable avalanche danger across the Chugach Mountains. Use extreme caution when outside today and stay safe.A widespread mix of rain and snow will build into the Panhandle for the rest of the day. While most of the region will see a cold rain, areas across the Northern Inner Channels could see some snow accumulation. A winter weather advisory is in effect for both Hyder and Haines through Thursday morning.
Looking ahead to next week, another storm looks to move through the Bering Sea. This will open the door for warmer temperatures and another chance of snow as we welcome in next week
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