Alaska is experiencing a warm spell with temperatures outside of typical January averages. While many areas are seeing above-average temperatures, some parts of the state are receiving much-needed snowfall. The heaviest snow is expected in Western Alaska and Turnagain Pass, with a winter weather advisory in effect. Coastal regions of Southcentral will see rain and snow, while inland areas may experience a light wintry mix. The Alaska Range will see strong winds and above-average temperatures, while the Interior is on track for one of its warmest Januarys in recent history. The Slope is seeing cooling temperatures after a warm weekend, with light snow expected in the Brooks Range.
January is on track to close just outside the top five warmest on record for Anchorage, with Fairbanks currently sitting outside the top ten warmest. This stretch of warm weather has been gripping the state since December, with little in the way of cold weather expected this week. While that has been the case as of late, many areas across the state have begun to see some much-needed snowfall. The heaviest snow today will fall for Western Alaska and through Turnagain Pass.
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Turnagain Pass until 9 p.m. this evening for eight to 14 inches of snowfall. We’ll see the heaviest snow accumulation occur from noon today until 6 p.m. this evening. If you have any plans to travel through Turnagain Pass, you’ll want to leave earlier so you’ll miss the hazardous traveling that will accompany the snow. Warm weather remains with us across Southcentral, with rain and snow expected for coastal regions today. Most of the snow will fall through Turnagain Pass, with coastal regions of Southcentral seeing a slight chance for a wintry mix. Any accumulation we see near the coast will be short-lived, as warmer air leads to a transition back to rain later today. While most of the rain and snow will impact coastal regions today, inland areas of Southcentral will see the potential for a light wintry mix this evening. While no accumulation looks likely, there are parts of the valley that could see up to an inch or so of accumulation. This will occur if we are cold enough this evening with the moisture moving inland. Outside of the rain/snow mix today, expect some breezy conditions for Southcentral. We’ll see 20 to 40 mph winds today, with little in the way of cold weather expected this week. Daily rain and snow remain with us, with temperatures set to warm into the upper 30s and lower 40s by week’s end.A dense fog advisory is in effect for parts of the Southeast this morning, where fog has formed through the night. Be prepared for visibility down to less than one-quarter of a mile at times. Hazardous travel conditions can be expected in locations with fog. Some light areas of drizzle are possible this morning, but most of Southeast will stay on the dry side until this evening. A band of rain moving in from the eastern Gulf of Alaska will lead to increased rain and snow this evening. Temperatures should be cold enough that initial precipitation will fall as snow or a rain/snow mix. As a result, some light accumulation is possible into Wednesday morning, before a transition to rain will occur. This comes as warmer air builds back into the Southeast. While this will lead to a transition, higher elevations of the Klondike and Haines Highway will largely stay all snow. Here, you can expect to see difficult, if not hazardous, travel conditions. More rain and snow is expected through the rest of the week, with daily highs near 40 and overnight lows sitting in the mid-30s.A wind advisory remains in effect for the Alaska Range today, where gusts up to 60 mph will be possible. These warming winds will keep temperatures well above average through the Interior, where January is shaping up to potentially be one of the warmest since 2016. While we do stay on the drier side today, blowing snow can be expected in areas near the Alaska Range. We’ll stay dry and warm today and tomorrow, with a return to some snow showers by Thursday. Some light accumulation looks likely, with a transition to some wintry mix possible by week’s end. This comes as temperatures quickly warm near or above freezing by week’s end.Well above average, warmth continues this week, warming temperatures into the 20s and 30s. While eastern parts of the Interior will be nearly 10 to 15 degrees colder at times, it will still be well above average warmth. We’ll stay on the drier side today and tomorrow, with areas of blowing snow expected through the Alaska Range. These warming winds will keep this week on the warmer side, with highs by week’s end warming above freezing. Some areas of light snow return to the region Thursday into Friday, with the likelihood we could see pockets of wintry mix. It was a warm weekend for the Slope, but temperatures are cooling off again. Colder air is filtering back into the Slope from the west, keeping temperatures steadily dropping for the next few days. While temperatures are still above average, the overnights have managed to drop below zero. We’ll see pockets of light snow for the Brooks Range, with up to two inches expected through the Central Brooks Range. Despite the trend towards cooler weather, the end of this week could bring another surge of warmer air. Active and stormy weather will impact Western Alaska, where numerous winter storm warnings remain in effect. Six to 12 inches of snow looks likely, with the highest amounts falling along the south-facing slopes of the Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk Valley
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