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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.
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Fencing, roof of Anchorage pedestrian bridge fall in strong wind, closing highway
The side fencing and roof of a pedestrian bridge fell in strong wind early Sunday, closing the main highway south of Anchorage ... according to the National Weather Service.
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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.
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.
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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Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in Alaska's largest city
Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city were ... (slightly over 4.4 degrees Celsius) — to Anchorage on Sunday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Tracen Knopp.
High winds, rain batter Anchorage area while heavy rain and snow are forecast elsewhere in Southcentral Alaska
Gusty winds with unusually warm temperatures were battering the Anchorage area on Sunday, with gusts of more than 90 mph recorded on the Hillside. Heavy rain was also occurring across much of the city,
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Thousands Without Power in Alaska After Hurricane-Force Winds Hit
said National Weather Service meteorologist Tracen Knopp. Anchorage saw temperatures in the low 40s Fahrenheit, unusual for mid-winter. Alaska Department of Transportation spokesperson Shannon ...
Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in Alaska's largest city
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Thousands of residents across Alaska ... to Anchorage on Sunday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Tracen Knopp. In Anchorage, Steven Wood and his family were watching the winds blow things around the yard after ...
Fencing, roof of Anchorage pedestrian bridge fall in strong wind, closing highway
The side fencing and roof of a pedestrian bridge that fell in strong wind closed the main highway south of Anchorage, Alaska, early Sunday.
New England today will feel colder than Anchorage, Alaska
Boston and the rest of New England have been dealing with well below-average temperatures, in some cases falling 20 degrees, as an expansive mass of Arctic air spreads across the eastern half of the United States. This cold surge is making our region this week feel colder than Anchorage, Alaska, which is topping out at 36 degrees.
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.