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 >
These are the most current maps used in Alaska Weather, which serve as a general forecast for the state and should be used for planning purposes only. For more specific, up-to-date forecasts, please read the text and graphical forecasts produced by NWS Alaska Region's forecast offices. The aviation and marine images will expire each day at 8 AM as new forecast information is produced.
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Click here for a collection of maps used in Alaska Weather.
All images are updated daily at 5 PM Alaska time and expire at 8 AM every morning.Alaska Statewide Weather
Alaska Statewide Weather is produced by meteorologists on the Alaska Weather team. The message is two and half minutes long and is available seven days a week, by 4 PM. The broadcast features a general overview of the today's weather, the forecast for the next two days, and the current public weather warnings across Alaska.
To listen to the latest broadcast, click on the following link: Alaska Statewide Weather Audio
To view the Alaska Weather Daily Briefing, click on the following link: NWSAnchorage YouTube
This broadcast is meant for planning purposes only. For more detailed, up-to-date forecasts, please visit the NWS Alaska Region's website. If you have troubles downloading the broadcast or educational audio files, please email the Multimedia Program Team.
Alaska Weather Facts
Other episodes of Alaska Weather Facts are available on YouTube here and here. We will update this playlist with new segments when they become available. We hope you find these educational segments useful and welcome any feedback you might have about the series.
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For questions, comments, or problems related to missing or old images, email the Multimedia Program Team.
Alaska Weather
General Weather
Aviation Weather
Marine Weather
You can also view the show on the National Weather Service Alaska Region YouTube channel.
Alaska Weather is a production by the National Weather Service's Alaska Region.
For questions or comments about Alaska Weather, email the Multimedia Program Team.
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