First Alert Weather Day: Snow Forecast for Southcentral Alaska
Today's forecast from Alaska's Weather Source reports that a First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Thursday as snow is expected to sweep through Southcentral Alaska.
Snowfall Expectations
According to meteorologists, snow is likely to begin by midday Thursday and continue into the evening. An area of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska is channeling moist air into the region, triggering a November snowfall.
- Anchorage could see between 1 and 4 inches of snow.
- Hillside communities may receive up to 6 inches.
- Higher elevations and some coastal zones are expected to see the heaviest accumulation.
Temperature and Precipitation
Coastal Southcentral areas may experience temperatures rising above freezing, causing snow to shift to rain by late Thursday. The system is predicted to taper off by Friday morning.
Weather Source Statement
“Model outputs show that the event is on the way! An area of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska is bringing wet weather to southeast and will bring the moisture to southcentral that will touch off a November snowfall.”
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Author’s summary: A coastal storm from the Gulf of Alaska is set to deliver several inches of snow across Southcentral Alaska on Thursday, with lingering light rain possible near the coast.