Ushering in Fur Rondy with colder and sunnier conditions

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Hotter situations and southeasterly winds Thursday saved a lot of the accumulation out of the Anchorage Bowl. On account of this, town solely noticed half an inch of accumulation. Nevertheless, with the hotter temperatures and the wintry combine that occurred, slick spots will probably be a problem by the day.

We’re waking up this morning to some areas of freezing fog, with overcast skies. Whereas some flurries can’t be dominated out by the day, most places will start to dry out. Clouds may also slowly lower into the night hours, turning into partly cloudy into the weekend.

Whereas Southeast is gearing as much as dry out, elements of Alaska are nonetheless coping with windy and snowy situations. The Slope is anticipated to proceed to see areas of blowing snow, as southwesterly winds as much as 45 mph will stick round by the afternoon hours. Blizzard warnings and different winter climate alerts are anticipated to run out by the day.

It’s a distinction story for Southeast, the place heavy snow might dump as much as 12-plus inches of snow throughout elements of the Panhandle. There will probably be decrease totals within the 5 to 10 inch vary, however many areas will see upwards of a foot of snow. The best impacts for Southeast will probably be felt at this time, with the snow showers turning into extra remoted and scattered into the weekend.

Talking of the weekend, a lot of the state will see a return to bitter chilly situations. It’s trying possible this pattern will proceed as we welcome in March, with the potential for the moist climate sample to proceed.

Benefit from the weekend and be protected!

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