The heaviest rain will fall near Kodiak, where over 5 inches is possible by week's end.
Heaviest rain will fall near Kodiak, where 5-plus inches possible by week’s endANCHORAGE, Alaska - The sunny weather for much ofAn area of low pressure situated southwest of Kodiak will be the big driver in our weather pattern over the next few days. Strong southeasterly flow on the eastern side of the low is slamming into Kodiak, where up to 5-plus inches of rain looks likely by week’s end.
Coastal areas of the Kenai and Western Prince William Sound will also see moderate rain, although the accumulation will be nearly half of what Kodiak will see. From Whittier, southwest to Homer, expect anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of rainfall over the next few days, with some areas of wintry mix possible for Whittier. While rain looks to primarily favor coastal regions, inland areas of Southcentral could see some spotty afternoon showers.
. Some of the heaviest accumulation will occur near Unalaska, where up to 9 inches of snowfall looks likely. Be prepared for areas of blowing snow as well, as gusts through the Aleutians will range anywhere from 30 to 55 mph. Further north into Southwest, lighter snowfall totals can be expected. While that will be the case, it will still be a wintry mess for some.
will return to drier weather. While some coastal activity can be anticipated, inland locations will see a mix of sun and clouds. It’s looking very likely Anchorage could see our first 50-degree day of the year arrive either Friday or Saturday.
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