NWS Alaska meteorologist Tim Markle said the warnings are designed to let community members know when the cold weather presents a risk to the community. However, the old system set wind chill warnings and advisories, which were statewide in scope, and only kicked in when there was a wind chill.
As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
New Orleans has received more than twice the snowfall as Anchorage this winter — underscoring Southcentral Alaska's meager snow season as much as the rare winter storm that pummeled that subtropical Louisiana city this week.
The largest populated city in Alaska is still recovering from the hurricane-force winds that battered homes and infrastructure on Sunday, leaving thousands without power.
Hurricane-Force Winds Cause Widespread Damage in Alaska's Largest City ANCHORAGE ... 40s Fahrenheit (slightly over 4.4 degrees Celsius) — to Anchorage on Sunday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Tracen Knopp. In Anchorage, Steven Wood and ...
The storm that struck New Orleans this week left the Gulf Coast city under twice as much snow as Anchorage, Alaska has received in nearly two months. "New Orleans, we'd like our snow back," the NWS Anchorage office said.
said National Weather Service meteorologist Tracen Knopp. Anchorage saw temperatures in the low 40s Fahrenheit, unusual for mid-winter. Alaska Department of Transportation spokesperson Shannon ...
The school closures follow high winds Sunday that tore off roofs, toppled trees and led to widespread power outages.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — (AP ... were forecast later Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
A thaw is much needed as state and local officials struggle to clear roadways left unnavigable by the unprecedented Southern storm.
Cairo and its ancient pyramids sits on nearly the exact same line of latitude as the Mississippi Coast. Weather there on Wednesday peaked at 71 degrees with a light rain around noon. Dead pharaohs can expect temps to rest in the upper 60s for the remainder of the week.
Temperatures plunged below freezing across parts of northern Florida on Wednesday, with some areas even dipping into the teens, making parts of the Sunshine State colder than Anchorage, Alaska. Millions of people are facing frigid temperatures through this week.