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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.
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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.
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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.
Anchorage, Alaska, Sees Warmer-Than-Average Temperatures
As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
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Fishing vessel rescues stranded fishermen after boat capsizes off Alaska coastline
The Coast Guard said the two fishermen were the only occupants aboard the Tanusha, which began taking on water 23 miles southeast of Kodiak, Alaska, on Wednesday. The crew abandoned ship after the vessel capsized.
Hurricane-Force Winds Cause Widespread Damage in Alaska's Largest City
Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city remain without power Monday, a day after a powerful storm brought hurricane-force winds that downed power lines and caused a pedestrian bridge over
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"Extreme Weather" Forces Closure of Alaska's Largest Ski Resort
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas is a betting town and the odds are in favor the valley, especially the western portion, will get blasted Tuesday and Wednesday with wind gusts of more than 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas. On Monday, a rare high wind warning was issued for […]
Texas is colder than parts of Alaska this week, but will areas in Texas actually see snow?
High temps are expected to be in the upper 30s to low 40s this week across Texas, but some communities in Alaska will be slightly warmer.
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Anchorage was warmer than several Florida cities this morning. How cold did it get?
It was warmer in Anchorage — yes, that Anchorage, in Alaska — than it was in some parts of Florida early Wednesday morning. At 5:30 a.m., it was 45 degrees, with a wind chill of 41 in Anchorage, according to the National Weather Service. Six Florida ...
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Weekend snow will usher in winter's coldest temperatures in the Berkshires
An Arctic outbreak displaced from Alaska into the Eastern U.S. is expected to send overnight readings in the Berkshires to below zero Monday through Wednesday, with daytime highs struggling to