Alaska – Tuesday brings sunny skies and calm conditions to Anchorage, but residents should prepare for a shift in the weather later this week. By Friday, rain is expected to move in, disrupting outdoor plans and leading to cooler temperatures across the region. According to the National Weather Service, today’s high will reach 50°F with partly cloudy skies tonight. However, as the week progresses, clouds will increase, bringing rain showers by Friday afternoon and lasting through the weekend.