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National Weather Service updates criteria for cold weather advisories in Alaska
NWS Alaska meteorologist Tim Markle said the warnings are designed to let community members know when the cold weather presents a risk to the community. However, the old system set wind chill warnings and advisories, which were statewide in scope, and only kicked in when there was a wind chill.
Alaska pummeled by hurricane-force winds near 130 mph as widespread damage seen in Anchorage
The largest populated city in Alaska is still recovering from the hurricane-force winds that battered homes and infrastructure on Sunday, leaving thousands without power.
Winter Weather Warnings for 9 States as Snow Lashes US
A cold front is bringing freezing temperatures and hazardous conditions to millions across the country this month.
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80 mph, 90 mph and higher: Here’s a rundown of peak gusts recorded across Southcentral Alaska in Sunday’s storm
Peak gusts included 66 mph at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, 110 mph at Bear Valley and 107 mph at Arctic Valley.
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High winds forecast for Anchorage’s upper elevations, plus heavy snow at Turnagain Pass
The weather service warned of 30 to 45 mph winds, with gusts up to 80 mph, for higher elevations around Anchorage and Eagle River.
Thousands Without Power in Alaska After Hurricane-Force Winds Hit
At the height of the storm, 17,500 Alaska residents were without power, according Chugach Electric Association.
Winter weather takes hold across parts of Alaska, with warm weather remaining
This stretch of warm weather has been gripping the state since December, with little in the way of cold weather expected this week. While that has been the case as of late, many areas across the state have begun to see some much needed snowfall.
Anchorage, Alaska, Sees Warmer-Than-Average Temperatures
As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
Winter Weather Warnings Issued for 9 States As 'Lake Effect Snow' Hits
Winter weather advisories or winter storm warnings are in place for nine states across the U.S. as of early Tuesday morning, and up to nine inches of snow is forecast by the National Weather Service (NWS) in some parts of the country.
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High winds, temps cause outages, flooding in Southcentral Alaska
Gusts reached 111 mph in the Bear Valley area, with an Anchorage pedestrian bridge severely damaged early Sunday.
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Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
LA Mayor Karen Bass ordered crews to shore up hillsides and install barriers to protect scorched neighborhoods from toxic ash runoff ahead of potential rain this weekend.
Single-digit temperatures are expected in Philly, after biggest snow of the season
Temperatures may make a run at zero in parts of the Philly region, and beware of so-called black ice. Some Alaskans evidently left their freezer doors open. Whatever the explanation, Philadelphians and much of the nation are experiencing one pervasive and impressive cold spell.