Unseasonable Warmth Hits Southcentral Alaska as Western Regions Brace for Winter Weather

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Takeaways:

• Record high temperatures are being experienced in Southcentral Alaska, with Anchorage tying its previous record of 43 degrees set in 1977.

• A high-pressure system over Canada and Southeast Alaska is causing warmer and moisture-rich air to flow into the region, leading to unusually warm conditions across much of the state.

• High wind warnings are in effect for the Alaska Range, with wind gusts up to 80 mph expected to cause blowing snow and reduced visibility.

• Western Alaska is facing winter weather conditions with heavy snow and ice accumulation due to a stalled-out boundary, with up to 1.5 feet of snow expected in Southwest Alaska.

• Multiple areas in Western Alaska are under winter weather advisories or warnings, with cooler temperatures remaining below freezing and visibility expected to decrease due to heavy snow and winds.

References:

[1] Record highs in Southcentral Alaska with more winter weather in Western Alaska. Link

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