First Alert Weather Day: Snow Forecast for Southcentral Alaska
Alaska's Weather Source reports that a significant snowfall is expected across Southcentral Alaska on Thursday. The weather team has declared a First Alert Weather Day as snow is predicted to move through the region.
Weather Overview
An area of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska is sending wet weather toward the southeast, bringing enough moisture northward to trigger a November snowfall across Southcentral Alaska. Model data indicates the event is imminent.
Expected Conditions
- Snow will begin midday Thursday and continue into the evening.
- Higher elevations and coastal areas are expected to see the most accumulation.
- Anchorage may receive between 1 and 4 inches, with hillside zones reaching up to 6 inches.
- Temperatures could rise above freezing along the coast, causing snow to shift to rain.
- By Friday, the storm should taper off.
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Author Summary
This Thursday, Southcentral Alaska braces for a short but notable snow event, with up to six inches possible before warmer air brings the system to an end by Friday.