Wet and windy weather for Southeast Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – A small earthquake in Southcentral Tuesday afternoon close to the bottom of Hatcher Go.

It registered magnitude 4.1, with a depth of 23 miles at 4:36 pm. It was centered about 13 miles northwest of Wasilla, and was felt within the space.

Gentle rain reported in Anchorage, however as temperatures drop, snow showers are anticipated to float into the Anchorage space — however no actual accumulations.

The remainder of the week will see two storm methods impacting Alaska. One within the Gulf of Alaska that can whip up winds and herald heavy rain to the Southeast area. One other will hit the west finish of the Aleutians with sturdy winds, rain and snow. Winds over the state stay sturdy for the north, west, Bering Strait and Aleutian places.

Southeast Alaska sees a winter storm warning round Haines and Haines Freeway, for 6-8 inches of snow. This may begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Farther south, it should gust winds that would blast 45 to 70 mph, together with heavy rain at instances. Rainfall could possibly be heavy at instances over southern Panhandle communities, with 1.5 to almost 4 inches anticipated by means of Thursday, or Thanksgiving night.

Sizzling spot was Sitka with 46 levels Tuesday. Chilly spot went to Northway with 0 levels.

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