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Mountain Snow and Heavy Winds in the Northwest; Fire Weather Conditions in California; Tropical Storm Rafael

A storm system is bringing strong winds and heavy mountain snow to the Cascades into the Northern Rockies. Santa Ana winds and dry conditions will support elevated to critical fire weather over coastal portions of California. Snow, strong winds, blizzard conditions, and high seas are impacting Southwestern Alaska. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Florida Keys from Tropical Storm Rafael. Read More >

Anchorage, AK

Weather Forecast Office

Storm has shifted toward SE Alaska and significant snow is no longer expected for southcentral Alaska

Weather.gov > Anchorage, AK > Storm has shifted toward SE Alaska and significant snow is no longer expected for southcentral Alaska

 

With increasing certainty, the storm that we have been tracking for the past couple of days has started to move towards southeast Alaska this weekend. What does this mean for southcentral Alaska? With this storm, significant snowfall is no longer expected for southcentral Alaska. However, there is a slight chance for snow flurries in the Anchorage area and the Kenai Peninsula tonight through the weekend. If it does snow, accumulations will be minimal.

 

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