First Alert Weather Day: Snow Expected Across Southcentral Alaska Thursday
The Weather Team at Alaska’s News Source has declared a First Alert Weather Day for Thursday as snow is likely to impact southcentral Alaska.
Snowfall Forecast and Conditions
An area of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska is bringing wet weather to the southeast and will move moisture into southcentral Alaska, triggering a November snowfall. Snow is expected to begin around midday and continue into the evening.
- Heaviest snowfall will occur in higher elevations and some coastal areas.
- Anchorage may see 1 to 4 inches of snow.
- Some hillside areas could receive up to 6 inches.
- Temperatures along the coastal southcentral region are likely to rise above freezing, causing precipitation to change to rain.
Storm Timeline
The storm is expected to largely clear by Friday.
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“The Weather Team is declaring a First Alert Weather Day as snow is likely to push through the region.”
Summary: A low-pressure system will bring measurable snow to southcentral Alaska Thursday, with up to 6 inches expected in some spots and rain near the coast as temperatures rise.