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Updated: Apr. 16, 2021 at 1:41 PM AKDT
|By Tracy Sinclare
Avalanche danger is expected to be high on south-facing slopes this weekend the western Chugach and Kenai Mountains.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2021 at 7:54 AM AKDT
|By Jay Luzardo and Aaron Morrison
A 24-hour backcountry avalanche warning is in effect for the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains region as of 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2021 at 7:36 PM AKDT
|By Tracy Sinclare
Muldrow Glacier is surging and moving 30 to 60 feet per day through Denali.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 6:58 PM AKDT
|By Alaska's Weather Source Team
A storm in three-stages is moving through Southcentral bringing snow, high winds and dangerous wind chills.
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Updated: Apr. 4, 2021 at 9:58 AM AKDT
|By Tracy Sinclare
Snow and wind have increased the avalanche danger in Hatcher Pass and Turnagain Pass.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2021 at 6:42 PM AKDT
|By Tracy Sinclare
When picking a day for the Nenana Ice Classic, thick ice doesn't necessarily mean a late breakup. It's more about the temperatures.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 6:23 PM AKDT
|By Tracy Sinclare
Warmer temperatures increase the risk of dangerous roof avalanches.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2021 at 10:42 PM AKDT
|By Beth Verge
For skiers and snowboarders looking for snowy fun within designated ski areas in Alaska, some spots have already extended their seasons.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2021 at 10:25 PM AKDT
|By Melissa Frey
The security camera revealed where the snow came from: a roof avalanche dropping 4 to 6 feet of snow all at once right next to the house.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 7:36 PM AKDT
|By Elizabeth Roman
An avalanche is currently blocking the Seward Highway near milepost 45.
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Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 6:41 PM AKDT
|By Tracy Sinclare
Winter identification brings a new perspective on Alaska's native plants.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2021 at 3:52 PM AKDT
|By Tracy Sinclare
Though Anchorage has deep snowpack this year, the snow totals for the season are actually below normal. Still, all that snow means a late snow melt.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 8:00 PM AKDT
|By Aaron Morrison
The weeks ahead will play a key role in breakup and flooding potential in Alaska.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2021 at 6:05 PM AKDT
|By Tracy Sinclare
The champion of Iditarod 49 will cross the finish line tonight.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2021 at 7:12 PM AKST
|By Melissa Frey
The skies are clearing Thursday night after nearly 24 hours of non-stop snow for East Anchorage. Meanwhile, on the west side of town, the snow only lasted about eight hours and was much lighter and amounting to much less. Midtown was in-between the two extremes.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2021 at 6:02 PM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
As the solar activity increases, Alaska has more and better chances to view the aurora.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2021 at 10:12 AM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
The avalanche danger around Juneau has returned to “high” this morning according to the City and Borough of Juneau.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 9:38 PM AKST
|By Makayla Clark
Two of the top three largest earthquakes recorded worldwide in 2020 happened in Alaska.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 9:59 AM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
Avalanche danger in Juneau remains considerable, with the primary concern being Wind Slab.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 6:31 PM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
Another cold snap looms for much of the state, following a brief warming trend.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 8:38 PM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
Highs will struggle to climb out of the single digits by Tuesday afternoon, as the coldest air of the season arrives.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 10:51 AM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
Temperatures in Alaska are warming rapidly, leading to winter being the fastest warming season.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 1:54 PM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
The journey into the land of the midnight sun is underway across Alaska.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 11:03 AM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
Incoming storms are set to move into the Bering Sea, which will lead to a reduction of sea ice.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 7:10 PM AKST
|By Melissa Frey
Another series of storms has brought wet and windy weather to Southeast Alaska, leading to additional landslides and avalanches.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 1:59 PM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
From slippery roads to white out conditions, highways are seeing the impact of this storm.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 10:36 AM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
The storms over the weekend and on Monday have raised the avalanche danger in Turnagain Pass.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 10:22 AM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
The rollercoaster ride of temperatures and the nonstop stormy pattern is leading to difficult driving conditions on the Kenai.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 5:25 PM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
Like any good story, clouds in the sky tell the narrative of what's going on in the atmosphere.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 10:01 AM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
2021 brings a chance for Alaskans to see a total lunar eclipse, a partial solar eclipse and some great meteor activity.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2021 at 9:27 PM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
Taking a look at the year in temperatures through a knitted project.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2021 at 12:54 PM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
Heavy snow, rain, and winds have increased the avalanche danger in the western Chugach and Kenai Mountains. Backcountry travel is not recommended.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 8:24 PM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
Anchorage saw a fairly average year for 2020. The seasonal snowfall is close to normal. The Panhandle saw a warm and wet December 2020. Here's a look at the climate highlights.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 4:30 PM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
Every 10 years the climate "normals" are adjusted to include the most recent decade. This happens after a year ending in "0" according to the World Meteorological Organization. With 2020 ended, we take a look at how we expect the new normals to change.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 6:35 PM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
A strong La Nina pattern has a global effect on precipitation and temperatures.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 11:19 AM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
There's a concern for the future of Alaska's climate as erosion and thawing permafrost are impacting many villages.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 2:52 PM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
Today is the winter solstice which means most of Alaska starts gaining daylight tomorrow.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2020 at 4:52 PM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
A large winter storm will move into mainland Alaska on Monday. Hazardous travel conditions expected across the West Coast and along the Seward Highway.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 7:58 PM AKST
|By Jackie Purcell
Heavy snow in the northern panhandle led to an avalanche on the Klondike highway Thursday. A series of winter storms is delivering precipitation to the region all over again, but this time it is snow instead of rain.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 7:56 PM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
While there was a drop in emissions globally, scientists say that this had little effect on the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, which is causing the earth to heat up and leading to worsening climate disasters.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2020 at 7:46 PM AKST
|By Melissa Frey
Ski resorts open early and daily ice skating and trail maintenance begins.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 11:28 AM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
Water is the strangest substance on Earth, but just why is it so slippery when solid?
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 7:32 PM AKST
|By Melissa Frey
The chances of seeing the northern lights this week are higher than usual following a solar flare and Coronal Mass Ejection from the sun earlier this week.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2020 at 6:57 AM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
Nearly three-quarters of the planet we call home is covered by water and one of the key features of transporting this water is atmospheric rivers. These rivers of moisture in the atmosphere can both provide the water supply to regions and inundate an area bringing catastrophic flooding.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2020 at 9:18 AM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
Refraction plays a key role in displacing objects in the sky and tricking our minds into thinking the sun has risen when it hasn't.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 4:30 PM AKST
|By Aaron Morrison
For 66 days America’s northernmost city falls into darkness.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 1:29 PM AKST
|By Tracy Sinclare
Clear skies mean a chance to view the Leonid meteor shower early Tuesday morning.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 7:13 PM AKST
|By Melissa Frey and Cheyenne Mathews
Anchorage police say dozens of collisions and vehicles in distress were reported after a snowy, icy weekend.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2020 at 7:42 PM AKDT
|By Tracy Sinclare
Much of ALaska will have the opportunity to see active aurora and a meteor shower this week...if the weather holds.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2020 at 11:16 PM AKDT
|By Tracy Sinclare
La Nina conditions in the tropical Pacific mean Alaska's winter could be a little colder and a little drier than normal.