First Alert Weather Day: Snow Expected Across Southcentral Thursday
The Alaska Weather Source team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Thursday as a snowstorm is expected to move through southcentral Alaska.
Forecast Overview
An area of low pressure over the Gulf of Alaska is currently bringing wet conditions to the southeast. Moisture from this system will spread into the southcentral region, likely resulting in a November snowfall.
Expected Conditions
- Snow will begin around midday Thursday and continue into the evening.
- Heaviest snowfall is expected at higher elevations and near the coast.
- Anchorage may receive between 1 and 4 inches of snow, while hillside areas could collect up to 6 inches.
- Temperatures along the coastal areas are expected to rise above freezing, causing snow to change into rain.
Duration and Impact
The system is forecast to weaken by Friday, bringing an end to the precipitation. Residents are encouraged to prepare for changing road conditions and limited visibility during the snowfall period.
“Model outputs show that the event is on the way,” noted the Weather Team from Alaska’s News Source.
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Author’s summary: Snowfall is forecast for Thursday in southcentral Alaska, with up to six inches in some areas before warmer air brings rain along the coast by Friday.