Alaska
Spring brings storms our way
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Because the spring equinox hit Alaska on Monday, so too did spring storms.
Excessive winds hit elements of Northwest Alaska, with Cape Lisburne measuring a 101 mph wind gust.
Winter storm warnings are in place alongside the Yukon Delta coast in addition to Bering Strait Coast and St. Lawrence Island.
Winds will gust 40 to 60 mph, with the very best gusts alongside the Bering Strait.
Southcentral will get a dose of the spring storm motion as properly. Snow and rain will push throughout the area in a single day to Tuesday, delivering anticipated heavy quantities of snow for areas like Seward, Girdwood, Turnagain Cross and elements of Prince William Sound.
Temperatures are staying below 32 levels at evening, however rise above that throughout the longer spring days — and that begins the melting cycle.
Scorching spot: Hoonah, 47 levels.
Chilly spot: Northway, 12 levels beneath zero.
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