First Alert Weather Day: Snow Expected in Southcentral Alaska
The Weather Team at Alaska's News Source has declared a First Alert Weather Day for Thursday due to likely snowfall across southcentral Alaska.
Snowfall Forecast
An area of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska is bringing wet weather to the southeast and will push moisture into southcentral Alaska, triggering snowfall in November. Snow is expected to begin midday and continue into the evening.
- Snow accumulation will be heaviest in higher elevations and some coastal areas.
- Anchorage may receive between 1 to 4 inches of snow.
- Hillside areas could see up to 6 inches of snow.
- Temperatures near coastal southcentral will likely rise above freezing, causing precipitation to switch to rain.
Storm Duration
The storm is expected to mostly clear by Friday.
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Author's summary: A low-pressure system will bring snow to southcentral Alaska on Thursday, with the heaviest accumulation in higher areas and coastal regions, ending by Friday.