Today's Alaska weather forecast from Alaska's Weather Source.
ANCHORAGE , AK - We’re first alerting you to ongoing significant snow, winds and high surf for areas of Alaska , as the southern part of the state is seeing some much-needed snow. The snow deficit in Southcentral is expected to recover some, with the potential we could see up to a foot of snow through the middle of the week.
Even heavier snow and a rain/snow mix will build into Southeast, with gusty winds expected.Numerous winter weather advisories are in place across Southcentral, with a high surf advisory in effect for Tuesday for areas of the Southwest Kenai. Ongoing heavy snow has been with us through the night, breaking our snow drought across the region. With some areas of Anchorage and Southcentral waking up to more than 4 inches of snow, this is the most accumulation we’ve seen since early November. While snow will lighten up some through the day, a heavier band will build in through the night and into Tuesday and Wednesday. This band of snow will take aim on inland areas of Southcentral, where up to a foot of snow accumulation will be possible. The highest amounts will be along the Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides, but even the rest of Southcentral will see the potential for 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. Lower amounts will fall along the Kenai, where most of the snow will lighten up through the day. One thing we’ll want to watch for over the next few days is areas of blowing and drifting snow. While winds won’t really be a concern for most areas, any light breeze, combined with vehicle traffic will resuspend the snow in the air. This will lead to lowering visibility throughout the day, with gusts up to 30 mph. A high surf advisory will go into effect at 1 a.m. Tuesday through 9 a.m. Wednesday for Kachemak Bay, including the south side of Homer Spit. West to southwest winds, with gusts up to 45 mph, will be possible. This will lead to large breaking waves of 5–9 feet. Water and light debris may wash over portions of the Homer Spit Road, with minor beach erosion possible. As the snow comes to an end Wednesday, we’ll tap into colder conditions across Southcentral. This will lead to highs dropping back into the single digits, if not subzero values, with overnight lows back well below zero. There are signs that as we welcome in the weekend, temperatures could moderate back into the upper 10s, but we could hold onto the cold spell a bit longer. However, the long-term trend does point to warmer weather over the next 1–2 weeks, with more snow in the forecast.Numerous winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories remain in place for Southeast Alaska. The heaviest snowfall rates look to arrive today through the afternoon hours, where 3–14 inches of snow accumulation will be possible. The lowest amounts will be through the southern panhandle, where temperatures will warm enough for rain to mix in at the surface. Farther north, higher totals will remain, as colder air is still locked in place. We’ll see some of the highest snowfall totals near Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Klukwan, Sitka, Glacier Bay and Yakutat. Southern winds will increase later today, driving warmer weather up the channels and leading to a gradual changeover to a wintry mix for parts of the central panhandle and Icy Strait Corridor this afternoon into the evening. As the front lifts north, we’ll see much of the panhandle change to a wintry mix, with a gradual change back to snow into Tuesday evening. Any rain/snow mix will eat into snowfall totals, but if you live in the northern half of the panhandle, be prepared for heavy snowfall activity. For those who have yet to shovel the snow off their roofs, this incoming snow could begin to see many homes approaching 40 pounds per square foot. This is when homes in Alaska tend to start seeing issues. So shovel those roofs any chance you get, as roof collapses will be possible. We’ll see much warmer weather this week, as many areas of the panhandle warm into the 30s. We’ll keep rain and snow around for most of this week, adding on to what has already been a record snowfall year.The long-term cold weather advisory for the Interior is trimming back, as “warmer” weather moves into the region. While temperatures will still remain below zero degrees, temperatures will likely warm into the 10s and 20s above zero. The rest of the Eastern Interior will see the cold weather advisory expire later this afternoon. Snow chances will begin to slowly increase today and into Tuesday across the Interior, where we could see 1–4 inches of accumulation. Higher amounts will be possible through the Alaska Range. Our warming trend will remain with us through Tuesday, before temperatures take another drop. This comes as our storms to the south shift east, allowing colder weather to build back in across the state. We’ll see temperatures return near -30 below beyond Wednesday, with overnight lows back near -40. Some localized areas of blowing snow could create some visibility reduction through the middle of the week.Bitter cold and dry conditions will remain in place over the Slope this week, with daily highs near -20, while overnight lows could drop near -40 to -50 in some of the coldest spots. This will likely occur through the Arctic Plains and east towards Prudhoe Bay. A cold weather advisory remains in place for areas of the Eastern Slope and Brooks Range, where wind chills could drop as low as -70 degrees. Bundle up if you are going to be outdoors, as there will be no warm weather this week, as each day will reflect the previous afternoon. We’ll see periods of breezy winds, with stronger wind gusts near western fringes of the Slope. Any winds could lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility. High wind warnings and blizzard conditions are expected for Western and Southwest Alaska today, as an area of low pressure in the Bering Sea continues its journey eastward. This will lead to strong winds through Southwest Alaska, where gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Higher wind speeds will occur along the Bering Strait Coast, St. Lawrence Island and through Diomede, where gusts up to 65 mph will be possible. While snow will remain light for areas of the Seward Peninsula and north, some accumulation will still be likely. In areas where the blizzard warning remains through this afternoon, 1–8 inches of snow is possible, with the lower amounts near Emmonak and Kotlik. Higher amounts will remain near Hooper Bay and east towards Russian Mission. Storm totals could top out near 12 inches for parts of Southwest Alaska, with the snow expected to taper off on Tuesday. We’ll also see the potential for several inches of snow accumulation for the Western Alaska Range. As the snow tapers off into the night and on Tuesday, expect a return to bitter cold conditions. We’ll likely see a stretch of highs staying near -10 degrees for much of the Southwest this week.Very strong winds of 60–90 mph will remain in areas of the Aleutians today, where gusts have been with us through the night. High surf advisories are also posted for areas of the Eastern Aleutians, where water levels could be 4–7 feet above the normal high tide line. This will also include areas of the Alaska Peninsula from Nelson Lagoon to Port Heiden. While the winds will die down some through the middle of the week, they’ll pick right back up as another low builds into the southern parts of the Western Aleutians Wednesday night into Thursday. This will drive in more snow and rain to the Aleutians, as the overall weather pattern remains fairly active for January.While cold conditions look to remain with areas of Western Alaska, there are signs the eastern third of the state and Southeast will begin to see temperatures moderate by the middle of the month. Until then though, expect overnight lows to remain bitterly cold for the Interior. The overall forecast is also showing signs of a more active weather pattern, which will keep snow and areas of wintry mix with us for the foreseeable future. Whether you’re a snow lover or not, this snow will be very beneficial for Southcentral, which struggled to see snow through most of December.24/7 Alaska Weather: Get access to live radar, satellite, weather cameras, current conditions, and the latest weather forecast here. Also available through the Alaska’s News Source streaming app available on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
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