Large and Powerful Storm Transitioning From the Central U.S. into the East

A large and powerful low pressure system is forecast to shift from the central U.S. to the Northeast over the next few days. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Florida to the Carolinas today with damaging winds and a few tornadoes. Heavy rain is likely from the Mid-Atlantic through New England Friday and Saturday, which may lead to urban and renewed river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from October 29, 10:00 PM AKDT until October 31, 07:00 AM AKDT

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Current conditions at

Anchorage, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC)

Lat: 61.17°NLon: 150°WElev: 144ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	N 8 mph
Barometer	29.51 in (999.6 mb)
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	20°F (-7°C)
Last update	28 Oct 9:53 am AKDT

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Alyeska AK

High Wind Watch October 29, 10:00pm until October 31, 07:00am

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High Wind Watch

Today

Snow Likely
High: 28 °F
Tonight

Snow Likely
Low: 16 °F
Friday

Chance Snow
High: 26 °F
Friday
Night

Rain/Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Low: 26 °F
Saturday

Rain/Snow
then Rain
High: 36 °F
Saturday
Night

Snow then
Rain/Snow
Low: 30 °F
Sunday

Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
High: 35 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance Snow
Low: 25 °F
Monday

Chance Snow
High: 33 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 28. East wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Snow before 4am, then rain and snow. Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Low around 26. East wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southeast wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

Snow before 1am, then rain between 1am and 4am, then snow after 4am. Low around 30. Southeast wind 30 to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday

Snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Monday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

Monday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Tuesday

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 32.