The storm led to dicey conditions on roads and sidewalks, though some are finding ways to enjoy the fresh snow.
After a lengthy cold snap, days of heavy snow arrived in Southcentral Alaska this week. The storm complicated walking and driving conditions, though some winter recreation enthusiasts saw an opportunity.
Thestorm totals of 16 to 24 inches for Anchorage and Mat-Su by Wednesday.A moose browses the snow-laden branches along the south shoreline of Westchester Lagoon on Tuesday. A municipal worker clears snow from Town Square Park in downtown Anchorage as snow falls on Tuesday. The driver an SUV was uninjured during a collision with a fire hydrant and stop sign at DeLasala Place and DeBarr Road during the snowfall on Monday. Pedestrians on Sixth Avenue pass a flowery mural during a heavy snowfall on Tuesday. Vehicles travel southbound on C Street on Monday. Snow makes for challenging walking conditions on Tuesday near Northern Lights Boulevard and Minnesota Drive. Snow falls on a pedestrian on Sixth Avenue in downtown Anchorage on Tuesday. New snowfall is packed for winter recreation on Tuesday on the Chester Creek Trail near Westchester Lagoon.
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