NWS Anchorage Blog and Top News Archive

THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: Girdwood, Portage, Moose Pass, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Lost Lake, and Seward. In effect through Fri 6:00 PM AKST.

...THE HATCHER PASS AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING...

Published 2022-02-22

Recap of the February 21-22, 2022 Southcentral Winter Storm

Published 2022-02-22

NWS Alaska Region Zone Changes Now In Effect! Click for more info.

Published 2022-02-17

Comments Welcome on the Experimental Avalanche Weather Web Page through April 30, 2022

Published 2022-01-28

LIGHT RAIN MONDAY EVENING WILL CHANGE TO SNOW TUESDAY MORNING ACROSS SOUTHCENTRAL

Published 2022-01-25

AREAS OF LIGHT RAIN/FREEZING RAIN ALONG THE SEWARD HIGHWAY THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING

Published 2022-01-11

Hurricane Force Winds and Heavy Freezing Spray along the south side of the Alaska Peninsula overnight tonight through Saturday night...

Published 2021-12-31

Ice Reports from across Southcentral: December 28th

Published 2021-12-29

Freezing Rain Reports 28DEC2021

HATCHER PASS SPECIAL AVALANCHE BULLETIN

Published 2021-12-26

HATCHER PASS AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED A BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING UNTIL NOON TODAY, MONDAY DECEMBER 27.

Snowfall totals around Southcentral from the December 20th Storm

Published 2021-12-21

...HURRICANE FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ALASKA PENINSULA TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...

Published 2021-12-10

Light to Moderate Snow to Continue through the Evening in Southcentral

Published 2021-12-01

Early Kenai River freeze up is possible

Published 2021-11-22

Southcentral Preliminary Storm Total Snowfall

Published 2021-11-12

Snow Totals!

Published 2021-11-11

Widespread Snowfall Likely Across Southcentral Wednesday Afternoon through Thursday Afternoon

Published 2021-11-10

Halloween Weekend Rainfall Totals

Published 2021-11-04

PRELIMINARY RAINFALL AMOUNTS FROM HALLOWEEN WEEKEND STORM

Published 2021-11-02

NOAA Weather Radio Outage for Saint Paul until Further Notice

Published 2021-10-26

The NOAA Weather Radio for Saint Paul Island is down until further notice. We apologize for this inconvenience and please reference the link URL to see further info on where to access weather info.

Strong Winds for the Pribilof Islands

Published 2021-10-07

Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the Northern Susitna Valley from 1am Wednesday through 1am Thursday

Published 2021-10-04

Resuspended ash from Novarupta over Kodiak Island through Tuesday

Published 2021-09-21

Resuspended Ash from Novarupta Likely to Impact Southern Kodiak Island Monday Night through Tuesday

Published 2021-09-19

Strong Winds Over Whittier and Seward Monday Night Through Wednesday

Published 2021-09-19

An early season storm to bring possible snow and blowing snow to Thompson Pass

Published 2021-09-19

First accumulating snow of the season possible for Copper River Basin

Published 2021-09-19

First Widespread Frost or Freeze Likely Early Sunday Morning for parts of Southcentral

Published 2021-09-18

Kodiak NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter Temporarily Out of Service

Published 2021-09-01

Gulf of Alaska Data Buoy Outage Begins May 30th, 2021

Published 2021-05-28

Bethel NOAA Weather Radio Outage Today

Published 2021-05-13

Whittier NOAA Weather Radio Intermittent Outage

Published 2021-05-05

Special Avalanche Bulletin

Published 2021-04-16

The Chugach National Forecast Avalanche Information Center has issued an Avalanche Warning for the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains

Published 2021-04-14

Snow Totals from Thursday March 25th, 2021

Published 2021-03-26

Two River Stage Changes April 18 2021

Published 2021-03-19

Anchorage Snow Totals

Published 2021-03-11

Planned Major Change to NWS' Hazard Messaging Headlines No Earlier than 2024

Published 2021-03-04

Having problems with the new NWS radar webpage? Try these tips to help you find the information you need

Published 2021-02-10

Storm Total Snowfall Reports for January 23-24, 2021- Local Storm Reports Page

Published 2021-01-24

BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING in effect until 6am Wednesday for the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains

Published 2021-01-12

We are currently experiencing a technical issue which is preventing the latest Alaska Weather broadcast from displaying on the webpage. The latest episode of the show can be found here

Published 2021-01-12

BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING in effect until 6am Tuesday for the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains

Published 2021-01-11

Delay in forecast products this evening

Published 2020-12-22

Snowy Wednesday Morning Commute

Published 2020-12-16

Missing observations expected at Augustine Island

Published 2020-12-15

Freezing Rain Threat Has Ended. Light Snow Expected Tonight Into Tuesday for Anchorage, the Mat-Su, and Western Kenai Peninsula

Published 2020-12-07

Our NWS radar display will be changing nationally on or about December 16th. Here's a tutorial to help you navigate the upcoming changes.

Published 2020-12-05

BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE WESTERN CHUGACH AND KENAI MOUNTAINS

Published 2020-12-01

A Wet, Windy, and Warm Storm to Start the Week for Western Prince William Sound

Published 2020-11-30

Multiple Storms Set to Impact Holiday Travel

Published 2020-11-24

Snow Totals for Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley- November 22, 2020

Published 2020-11-22

Please provide your feedback to us on NWS Frost/Freeze Products!

Published 2020-11-18

Glacial Dammed Lake on Bear Glacier in Resurrection Bay has released

Published 2020-11-13

Freeze up Ice Jam on the Talkeetna River

Published 2020-11-12

Kenai Radar Outage During Major Upgrade

Published 2020-10-23

Attention: National Radar Outage

Published 2020-10-15

Intermittent Outages on NOAA Weather Radio on Thursday, October 8 from 9am to 3pm

Published 2020-10-06

Anchorage Intl Airport Climate Highlights for September 2020

Published 2020-10-05

Patchy Dense Fog Over Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley This Morning

Published 2020-09-25

Wind and Rain for Southcentral Wednesday through Friday

Published 2020-09-16

SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA: Chilly early morning temperatures to start the Labor Day weekend

Published 2020-09-05

Power Outage could impact products Sat 22 AUG

Published 2020-08-21

Tazlina Glacier Dammed Lake Release

Published 2020-08-19

Flood Stage Changes for the Eagle River at Glenn Highway

Published 2020-08-05

HIGH WATER LEVELS EXPECTED ON RIVERS AND STREAMS IN THE SUSITNA VALLEY AND SOUTHERN ALASKA RANGE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY

Published 2020-08-02

SIGNIFICANT RAIN WILL DEVELOP OVER THE SUSITNA VALLEY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY MORNING, WITH HEAVIEST RAIN OCCURRING TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING. EXPECT STORM TOTAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES, WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS ALONG THE ALASKA RANGE.

HIGH WATER ON THE MATANUSKA RIVER

Published 2020-07-20

Flood stage changes for Montana Creek and the Talkeetna River in the Susitna Valley.

Published 2020-07-08

NWS Alaska Region Internet Issues!

Published 2020-07-07

National Weather Service Alaska is experiencing a data outage for some forecast products. Watches, Warnings and Advisories are still current, but point forecasts may not be available or may be out of date. Hourly forecast information is also currently unavailable.

Network Maintenance Rescheduled to June 30th, which will affect National Weather Service Alaska services

Published 2020-06-27

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE JUNE 20TH WILL AFFECT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALASKA DATA DISTRIBUTION

Published 2020-06-16

Water Level Rises Expected From The Release of Valdez Glacier Dam Lake

Published 2020-06-12

New Barry Arm Landslide Tsunami Risk Webpage

Published 2020-05-28

Landslide-generated tsunamis are a continuous concern in Prince William Sound. Learn more about what NWS Anchorage and National Tsunami Warning Center are doing to keep you safe here!

Special Avalanche Bulletin for Hatcher Pass

Published 2020-03-13

River Gage Datum Updates

Published 2020-03-12

NWS river gage elevation metadata has been updated for some of the gages in Southcentral Alaska. The USGS has surveyed a number of area river gages from NGVD29 to the higher resolution NAVD88 vertical datum. The NWS has updated our records to match these changes.

Sunday - Monday Snow Totals Across Southcentral

Published 2020-03-03

Heads Up For Monday Morning Commuters in Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley

Published 2020-03-01

Snowfall Across the Anchorage Bowl Through Sunday Evening... Up to 5 inches

Published 2020-02-29

Special Avalanche Bulletin Chugach National Forest

Published 2020-02-23

BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for Hatcher Pass in effect through Noon Wednesday 2/19

Published 2020-02-18

BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the Kenai and Western Chugach Mountains in effect through 6am Wed 2/19

Published 2020-02-18

Anchorage & Matanuska Valley: Strong winds with warm temperatures Monday night will give way to snow on Tuesday

Published 2020-02-17

WATER FLOWING OVER THE TOP OF MATANUSKA RIVER ICE AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS NORTH OF MAUD ROAD IN PALMER...

Published 2020-01-18

Baseline/Datum Value Change Notice at Tununak along the Kuskokwim River Delta

Published 2020-01-13

30 Day Change Notice, Please leave available at the top of the website, weather permitting, through February 12.

Ice Jam Flooding continues on Willow Creek upstream of the Deneki Road bridge

Published 2020-01-03

Here are snow reports from the New Year's snowstorm

Published 2020-01-01

Heavy snow expected this afternoon and tonight across the Cook Inlet area.

Published 2019-12-31

Winter Weather may impact Holiday Travel

Published 2019-11-26

Strong Storm to Impact Southwest Alaska Monday and Tuesday

Published 2019-11-24

Southcentral Snow Amounts

Published 2019-11-17

Whittier MAWS down

Published 2019-11-14

Whittier MAWS remains down for repairs

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY FOR THE LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY

Published 2019-10-31

Whittier Weather Station Inoperable Through Early November

Published 2019-10-23

Patchy Freezing Rain Possible in the Matanuska Valley Early Monday Morning

Published 2019-10-21

A WINTRY MIX OF PRECIPITATION WITH TEMPERATURES NEAR FREEZING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS IN THE ANCHORAGE BOWL

Published 2019-10-17

A WINTRY MIX OF PRECIPITATION WITH TEMPERATURES NEAR FREEZING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS IN THE ANCHORAGE BOWL

SNOW WILL OCCUR ALONG THE RICHARDSON HIGHWAY FROM PAXSON NORTH TODAY AND SPREAD ACROSS THE COPPER RIVER BASIN TONIGHT

Published 2019-10-10

WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS THROUGH WEDNESDAY ALONG THE PARKS HIGHWAY NORTH OF TALKEETNA AND RICHARDSON HIGHWAY FROM PAXSON NORTH

Published 2019-10-09

A WEATHER SYSTEM MOVING ACROSS WESTERN ALASKA IS SPREADING LIGHT SNOW ALONG THE PARKS HIGHWAY NORTH OF TALKEETNA AND OVER THE RICHARDSON HIGHWAY FROM PAXSON NORTH.

Public Information Statement: Higher Than Normal Water Along Eklutna River

Published 2019-09-21

...HIGHER THAN NORMAL WATER ALONG THE EKLUTNA RIVER FROM EKLUTNA LAKE DOWNSTREAM TO TIDEWATER... EKLUTNA LAKE IS CURRENTLY AT A LEVEL WHERE WATER FLOWS OVER THE SPILLWAY INTO THE UPPER EKLUTNA RIVER. THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION OCCURRING ABOUT EVERY SEVEN YEARS. FLOWS ALONG THE LOWER EKLUTNA RIVER ARE EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN ONE TO TWO FEET DEEPER THAN NORMAL FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR.

Record Daily Rainfall at Anchorage

Published 2019-09-19

First daily record rainfall observed since May

A Glacier Dammed Lake on Bear Glacier in Resurrection Bay is Releasing

Published 2019-09-06

A Glacier Dammed Lake on Bear Glacier in Resurrection Bay is Releasing

Published 2019-09-05

Upcoming Weather Spotter Training: September 18th in Kodiak

Published 2019-09-02

ELEVATED WATER LEVELS AND MINOR COASTAL EROSION POSSIBLE THROUGH TONIGHT FOR KUSKOKWIM BAY TO HOOPER BAY

Published 2019-09-01

Special Weather Statement: Areas of smoke will persist across the Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage Bowl, and Mat-Su Valleys

Published 2019-08-19

Record Highs Set Across Southcentral on August 7th

Published 2019-08-08

Elevated Water Levels on Rivers and Streams

Published 2019-07-07

Elevated water levels on rivers and streams

All-time high temperature records were set throughout southern Alaska. Check them out!

Published 2019-07-05

A Dense Smoke Advisory has been issued for the interior Kenai Peninsula as well as from the Sterling Hwy Junction south to Seward

Published 2019-07-01

Smoke expected to increase in Anchorage and Matanuska Valley over the weekend

Published 2019-06-29

Smoky conditions are expected to continue around Southcentral through the weekend. For more information on air quality, visit http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/Aq/

Dense smoke along the Sterling and Seward Highways

Published 2019-06-26

A dense smoke advisory is in effect for the Kenai Peninsula and could last into the weekend due to the Swan Lake Fire. Visibility can quickly drop to nearly zero in a very short time.

STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE GLENN HIGHWAY NEAR CHICKALOON

Published 2019-06-24

EXPECT HIGH WATER AND POTENTIAL BANK EROSION ALONG STREAMS OF THE MATANUSKA VALLEY AND HIGH WATER ALONG STREAMS OF THE SUSITNA VALLEY

Published 2019-06-22

Anchorage International Climate Highlights for May 2019

Published 2019-06-21

Report any hail, damaging winds, heavy rain or flooding by clicking HERE!

Published 2019-06-04

Another round of thunderstorms are expected throughout Southcentral. Learn more here!

Published 2019-06-04

High Wind Warning In Effect For the Hillside and Turnagain Arm for Friday Afternoon & Evening- May 10

Published 2019-05-09

...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHCENTRAL ON FRIDAY...

Published 2019-05-09

Another Round of Winter Weather across much of Southcentral

Published 2019-04-22

Another round of snow is expected for Southcentral Thursday night through Friday. Learn more here.

Published 2019-04-18

Did you get any snow on the 17th? Check out the storm reports for Anchorage up to the Matanuska Valley

Published 2019-04-17

Forecast Information Delay

Published 2019-04-12

Weather information not updating for some in Southwest Alaska

Winter may be coming back to the Anchorage area Friday morning! Learn more about the expected precipitation here.

Published 2019-04-12

Anchorage International Airport Climate Highlights for March 2019

Published 2019-04-01

...KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH TO TEST TSUNAMI SIRENS ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 27...

Published 2019-03-26

A number of C-MAN stations are expected to be down for necessary maintenance from April 6th to November of 2019. Click in for more information.

Published 2019-03-22

Widespread snow expected from King Salmon north to Sleetmute and from Koliganek east to Iliamna. Click here to learn more.

Published 2019-03-17

Heavy Snow for Eastern Kenai Peninsula Wednesday through Friday

Published 2019-03-12

Heavy Snow for Eastern Kenai Peninsula Wednesday through Friday

HIGH WIND WARNING remains in effect for the Hillside and Turnagain Arm until 6am Sunday

Published 2019-03-09

Icy Conditions Across Much of Southcentral Alaska Through Tuesday Morning

Published 2019-02-19

Hatcher Pass Avalanche Danger Through 6pm Tuesday

Published 2019-02-18

Blizzard conditions are possible along the Kuskokwim Delta coast Friday.

Published 2019-02-14

A coastal storm is headed towards the Kuskokwim Delta coast. Elevated water levels and onshore winds expected.

Published 2019-02-11

Anchorage International Airport Climate Highlights for January 2019

Published 2019-02-09

Wintry Mix likely Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning in the Anchorage Area...

Published 2019-01-27

Glacier Dammed Release of Hidden Lake

Published 2019-01-23

Series of Storms to Impact Southcentral through the Weekend

Published 2019-01-23

Pockets of Freezing Rain this Evening for the Anchorage Bowl and Kenai Peninsula

Published 2019-01-16

Minor Flooding possible on the Anchor River

Published 2019-01-01

Backcountry Avalanche Warning

Published 2018-12-20

Winter Storm Warning in effect until 12PM Thursday AKST North of Moose Pass including Whittier, Portage, Girdwood

Published 2018-12-20

Special Weather Statement: Freezing Drizzle across Anchorage during Monday Morning Commute

Published 2018-12-17

Snowfall Totals for Anchorage for December 14th

Published 2018-12-15

SNOW FELL ACROSS THE ANCHORAGE BOWL FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING HOURS ON SATURDAY. HERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE SNOWFALL REPORTS THAT WERE SUBMITTED FROM AROUND SOUTHCENTRAL:

Click here to see the latest snowfall reports for the greater Anchorage Area

Published 2018-12-13

Southcentral Snow Reports: 24 hour totals from Dec 8 2018 event

Published 2018-12-09

Volcanic Ashfall Advisory in effect for Perryville from 6PM Wednesday Nov 21 through 6AM Thursday Nov 22

Published 2018-11-21

Trace or Dusting of Volcanic Ash expected near Castle Cape to Cape Sarichef, and Sitkinak to Castle Cape.

Published 2018-11-21

Blizzard Warning and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued throughout Southcentral

Published 2018-11-10

First Accumulating Snow of the Season in Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley on Monday...

Published 2018-10-28

Special Weather Statement for Western Aleutians: Minor Eruption of Semisopochnoi

Published 2018-10-26

Recent heavy rain has brought the Kenai River near Cooper Landing to bankfull levels.

Published 2018-10-24

Strong winds and heavy rain is expected along the north Gulf Coast and Cook Inlet for the makings of a wet weekend.

Published 2018-10-19

Strong winds and heavy rain expected along the North Gulf Coast and Southern Cook Inlet through Sunday

Published 2018-10-17

Heavy rain and strong winds for the Prince William Sound region through tonight

Published 2018-10-15

Flood Advisory for the Resurrection River near Seward

Published 2018-10-12

NOAA weather radio will be temporarily down this afternoon

Published 2018-10-11

Check out the summary of this year's record breaking September

Published 2018-10-04

Click here for the event roundup for September 24th, 2018

Published 2018-09-25

Preliminary Storm Reports for Southcentral - Monday September 24

Published 2018-09-24

FIRST FALL STORM ARRIVES IN SOUTHCENTRAL MONDAY

Published 2018-09-23

Skilak Glacier Dammed Lake is Releasing

Published 2018-09-19

A warm September has led to 43 high temperature records throughout Southcentral and Southwest Alaska.

Published 2018-09-15

Sunday Morning Low Temperatures for Southcentral

Published 2018-09-07

Rapid water level rises expected on Beluga Lake and Beluga River through Sunday Evening

Published 2018-09-01

High water continues around the Susitna and Copper River Basin. Learn more by clicking here.

Published 2018-08-23

Due to technical difficulties, the NOAA Weather Radio weekly radio test was not transmitted. Click here for more details.

Published 2018-08-22

High Water Along the Maclaren and Gulkana Rivers

Published 2018-08-21

NOAA Weather Radio outage on Monday August 20

Published 2018-08-16

Update on NOAA Weather Radio outage

Published 2018-08-15

Rivers and Streams in the Susitna Valley expected to be near bankfull through wednesday evening.

Published 2018-08-14

High surf and coastal erosion possible along Kuskokwim Bay and Bristol Bay coasts Sunday night through Monday night

Published 2018-08-12

High Surf along Bristol Bay and Kuskokwim Bay Coasts Sunday Night Through Monday Night

Published 2018-08-11

Rain and Strong Winds in Store for Southcentral Alaska Sunday into Monday

Published 2018-08-11

RAPID AND SIGNIFICANT WATER LEVEL RISES IN BEAR GLACIER LAGOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Published 2018-08-09

RISING WATER LEVELS ALONG THE DENALI HIGHWAY TODAY

Published 2018-08-06

Heavy rain in the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys Sunday morning through Monday morning brings potential for flooding...

Published 2018-08-04

You're invited! Join us at our free Open House event on Saturday, August 11th from 11AM - 4PM

Published 2018-07-25

A Red Flag Warning is in effect due to hot, dry and windy conditions in the Copper River Basin

Published 2018-07-22

Higher Water Levels Expected for the Kennicott, Chitina, and Copper Rivers

Published 2018-07-17

Anchorage International Airport Climate Highlights for June 2018

Published 2018-07-17

High Water Along the Eyak River near Cordova

Published 2018-07-11

RECENT HEAVY RAINS HAVE CAUSED THE EYAK RIVER NEAR CORDOVA TO REACH ACTION STAGE (23.5 FT) AT THE BRIDGE LATE THIS EVENING. WITH RAINFALL RATES SLOWING AS THE PRECIPITATION BECOMES MORE SHOWERY, THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST AT OR JUST BELOW MINOR FLOOD STAGE (24.5 FT) LATE TONIGHT OR EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

Click here to learn more about the expected high water levels on the Kenai River

Published 2018-07-10

A Flood Warning has been issued for the Yentna and Skwentna Rivers. Learn more here.

Published 2018-07-10

Rising waters along the Yentna and Skwentna Rivers...

Published 2018-07-08

Heavy rain to bring rising water levels to the Kenai Peninsula beginning this weekend and a return to higher flows for the Matanuska River as well

Published 2018-06-15

Intermittent Outages for the King Salmon Radar

Published 2018-06-13

High waters expected across area rivers due to recent rains and snow melt

Published 2018-06-11

High waters expected across area rivers due to recent rains and snow melt.

Kenai Radar Outage

Published 2018-06-08

Kenai radar will be out of service the first week of June.

Do you view our hazard products? We would appreciate your feedback! Click here to take this survey to help us make your hazard products better.

Published 2018-05-29

Day 2 of Safe Boating Week focuses on marine data and our need for your observations. Click here to learn more about #kbaywaves

Published 2018-05-20

Today is Day 1 of Safe Boating Week. Click here to learn more about life jacket safety.

Published 2018-05-19

There is NO Tsunami Threat

Published 2018-05-11

An Ice Jam Flood Advisory is in effect until 1115 AM AKDT Wednesday for Aniak

Published 2018-05-01

High Water Levels Expected along the West Coast from Kipnuk Northward

Published 2018-04-28

High winds may increase threat for coastal erosion for some in Southwest Alaska Sunday and Monday

Check out the 64 Wind Reports we received from the April 24th Windstorm all across Southcentral!

Published 2018-04-25

Continued Late Season Snow for the Northern Susitna Valley this week

Published 2018-04-25

Snow returning to the Southern Mainland through Thursday

Published 2018-04-03

Anchorage International Airport Climate Highlights for March 2018

Published 2018-04-03

HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT THURSDAY FOR VALDEZ AND THOMPSON PASS

Published 2018-03-21

* LOCATION...Valdez and Thompson Pass. * WIND...Northeast winds of 35 to 55 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected through Thompson Pass and out of northerly gaps and canyons in Valdez. A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE MATANUSKA VALLEY

Published 2018-03-21

Northeasterly winds are expected to increase beginning Wednesday morning for the Matanuska Valley. Winds will be gusty and reach peak speed close to 65 mph Wednesday night. Driving may be difficult, especially across the usual windy areas such as Moose Flats. Secure loose objects and expect blowing debris.

Special Avalanche Bulletin for the Eastern Kenai Peninsula

Published 2018-03-16

Snow totals for the MAT-SU Valleys

Published 2018-03-16

A Special Avalanche Bulletin has been issued for Turnagain Pass and areas in and around Eastern Turnagain Arm. Click in for more details.

Published 2018-03-09

Check out the current local snowfall totals for the warnings that are currently out. These will be updated as they are reported.

Published 2018-03-08

High winds expected through Thompson Pass today.

Published 2018-02-28

Snow totals around Southcentral

Published 2018-02-27

A wintry mix of precipitation expected today

Published 2018-02-12

Precipitation returning to Southcentral for Sunday and Monday

Published 2018-02-10

NOAA Weather Radio Outage February 7th, 2018

Published 2018-02-06

Snow and Blowing Snow expected this afternoon north and west of Dillingham.

Published 2018-02-05

Water levels rising on the Kenai River as freeze-up continues

Published 2018-01-29

The recent cold snap has caused the Kenai River freeze-up process to kick into high gear. As ice fills the river, it can build up and start to restrict the flow in the river channel. This has caused water levels to rise considerably during the last week near Soldotna.

Windy conditions expected in the Matanuska Valley, Thompson pass and Valdez.

Published 2018-01-27

Moderate Snowfall Expected for the Cordova Area Overnight Tonight through Thursday Afternoon

Published 2018-01-25

Storm total accumulation of around 12 inches is expected, with locally higher amounts on the mountains. An east wind of 10 to 20 mph will develop, blowing the light, dry snow around and reducing visibilities to less than 1/2 mile at times.