A series of storms bringing southwesterly winds to Alaska are transporting warm, moist air, resulting in rain and melting snow across the state. Meanwhile, the jet stream has pushed colder arctic air south, causing snowfall in areas like New Orleans and Houston, Texas.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - When folks in the southern states get snow, the converse is likely happening in Alaska.
Alaska is looking for some snowfall to stick, but the Lower 48 did see snow, and for some areas like New Orleans, The jet stream is driving well to the south and it is transporting colder arctic air to the southern states. While they get the cold air, Alaska is getting warm, wet and messy winter weather as a series of storms cycle through into the weekend.
ALASKA WEATHER SOUTHWEST WIND JET STREAM SNOWFALL WARMING TEMPERATURES
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