Today's Alaska weather forecast from Alaska's Weather Source.
ANCHORAGE , AK - Lingering snow showers remain in Interior Alaska this morning as the seasonal snowfall total approaches nearly 90 inches of snow accumulation. Only 6% of all snowfall seasons in Fairbanks end up with more than 100 inches of snow accumulation, so we’ll have to see what the rest of this season holds.
While snow has been the overall story as of late, bitter cold weather is set to make a return to Alaska.Some light snow showers will move through Southcentral on Tuesday, but amounts will largely stay less than 1 inch for most, if not all, locations. The only exception will be areas of the Copper River Basin that remain east of the Richardson Highway. Some areas may escape the day with just a few flurries, as snow doesn’t look very promising for many areas. While today will be a transition day across Southcentral, we’ll still manage to warm into the 20s and possibly 30s across the region. Winds will steadily increase for coastal areas, where a high wind warning remains in effect for the Southern Kenai from midnight tonight until Wednesday. Winds up to 75 mph will be possible, with wind chill readings as cold as -25 through Wednesday. A high wind warning is also in effect for Thompson Pass, as gusts up to 85 mph will be possible, although winds near Thompson Pass won’t increase until Wednesday into Thursday. Kodiak remains under a high wind watch from late Tuesday through Wednesday, as strong northwest winds up to 75 mph will be possible. These winds could kick up some ash from the 1912 Katmai Novarupta eruption. While inland areas of Southcentral are not under any wind products, gusty conditions will arrive overnight into Wednesday, with inland areas of Southcentral seeing winds of 20–50 mph. Wednesday will start the return to bitter cold air, with single-digit highs expected. With gusty winds in the forecast for Wednesday, many areas could see wind chill readings remaining below zero. Bundle up if you are going to be outside, as February will end on a cold note.Winter weather advisories are in effect for parts of the panhandle, where up to three inches of snow accumulation is possible. The heaviest snow looks to arrive through midday, with some rain mixing in across parts of the Southeast. While temperatures remain in the 30s and the 40s, be prepared for a drop of about 20 degrees through the week. While light snow will fall for parts of Southeast, higher snowfall totals will occur in the mountains and areas along the Alaska/Canadian border. Expect any snow showers to linger into Wednesday, with drier weather in the second half of this week for many areas of the Southeast. Be prepared for temperatures to take a downward turn the second half of this week, as afternoon highs drop into the teens and 20s. Overnight lows will be even colder, as we could see some areas of the Southeast drop into the single digits. Expect much drier weather to close out the week, with a return to snow in the forecast through early next week.Areas of snow and winds remain with the Interior, with an additional few inches of snow accumulation. The highest amounts Tuesday will likely fall through the Eastern and Southeastern Interior, where we could see about 2–3 inches of snow accumulation. Fairbanks will likely see an additional 1–1.5 inches. We’ll also hold onto some windy weather for the Interior, particularly through the Tanana Valley. In these areas, be prepared for blowing and drifting snow, which would lead to some lowering visibility. Temperatures will take a sharp drop through the rest of this week, with many areas seeing about a 40–60 degree temperature drop. Overnight lows drop below zero Tuesday night, with the Interior likely staying well below zero into next week. The coldest morning will be Thursday morning through Sunday morning, where some areas of the Interior could drop down near -50 degrees. This will be bitter cold weather that will rival early January, when we last saw a bitter cold snap across the state. Expect little relief to close out the month as an overall cold weather pattern remains.Bitter cold air is steadily sweeping into the state, with gusty winds in areas of the North Slope. Winds up to 35 mph have been with the Slope, with winds set to slowly die down throughout the day. In areas where winds remain, expect some blizzard conditions remaining in the forecast, especially for coastal areas of Western Alaska and through the Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. While we can’t rule out some light snow showers lingering for the Brooks Range through the evening hours, expect many areas to see bitter cold settle in that will carry us into next week. Winds across Western Alaska have been steadily subsiding. However, we’ll still favor winds gusting up to 35 mph for areas of the Bering Strait through the middle of the week. For many areas of Western Alaska, a persistent north-northwesterly flow will continue to funnel in some cold weather. We’ll see an extended stretch of temperatures dropping well below normal, as air temperatures could bottom out from -20 to -40 degrees for areas of the Western Interior. Coastal areas won’t be as cold, but will still drop to -20 or so, with wind chills making it feel about 20 degrees colder.The ridge of high pressure that has been with the Aleutians the last few days has shifted south and flattened. This will mean a better return to moisture for parts of the Aleutians. The flattening of the ridge is right along the Aleutian chain, meaning that moisture will round the top of the ridge, keeping rain and snow in the forecast to close out the week. Initially, we’ll see precipitation through the Western Aleutians, but that activity shifts east through the rest of the week.Turnagain Pass: Moderate avalanche danger above 2,500 feet. There is still a chance a person could trigger a very large avalanche buried up to 6 feet deep above 2,500 feet. Summit Lake: Moderate avalanche danger above 2,500 feet. There is still a chance a person could trigger a very large avalanche buried up to 4 feet deep above 2,500 feet. Seward and Lost Lake: Moderate avalanche danger above 2,500 feet. There is still a chance a person could trigger a very large avalanche buried up to 6 feet deep above 2,500 feet.Like it or not, winter’s revenge will likely carry us into the first week of March. Many areas of the state will see cold weather that rivals the start of this year. Some of the coldest conditions will be through the Interior, where lows later this week could bottom out near -50 or colder. While the overall temperature trend remains on the cold side, many areas will also see a tilt towards drier weather. The only exception will be the eastern third of the state, which will likely hold onto at least some snowfall chances as we close out this month.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.Woman hit and killed by car in Anchorage, first pedestrian death of 2026‘I heard her screaming’: Rapid deportation case may signal change of pace in Alaska immigration proceedings ‘It was incredibly swift’: Why an Alaska family was removed to Mexico this week, one son sent to Tacoma ICE facility FridayA cold snap ensnares Alaska!Heavy snow followed by extreme cold as a winter storm moves across AlaskaFirst Alert Weather: Heavy snow up to 18″ for Interior Alaska with winters revenge by midweek
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