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Blizzard Conditions Cause Crashes on Seward Highway Near Turnagain Pass
Blizzard conditions are creating hazardous driving along a stretch of the Seward Highway near Turnagain Pass. According to a highway alert issued late Friday morning, conditions between Mileposts 70 and 75 — the first miles of Turnagain Pass between Ingram Creek and the Turnagain Pass rest area — are extremely dangerous.
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Forecasters say river breakup has above average flood risk
When it comes to river breakups, there are two different kinds: thermal and dynamic. Thermal breakups happen when the river ice is usually thinner and with a low snowpack. After a warm and sunny April, the ice can weaken and more easily break into smaller pieces. That means better drainage and usually, minimal flooding.
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Avalanche warning through Sunday, with heavy rain building into Southcentral
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - A rather large storm system with ample moisture is spreading rain, snow and strong winds across Alaska. The Alaska Range remains under a high wind warning into Saturday, while Delta Junction is under a wind advisory. Wind gusts of 55–75 mph will be possible in these areas, with strong southerly flow driving in warmer conditions.
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April ends as one of wettest on record for Anchorage, more rain and snow to move into Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - April showers bring May flowers, or so they say. While that may be the saying, rain this April will only give way to more rain as we welcome in the first week of May. This comes off of what has been an exceptionally wet month across Southcentral. Even Southeast continues to hold onto rain, although the activity is expected to lighten up through the day.
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From April to May this week...
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - A busy weather pattern is unfolding across Southcentral Alaska Tuesday, with snow falling in the higher elevations and rain showers moving through the region. While the snow didn’t stick around at lower levels, the moisture continues to move in, bringing significant rainfall to some areas and setting up for more active weather through the weekend.
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Dangerous ice conditions seen throughout Mat-Su as borough officials warn of risks
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - The Matanuska-Susitna Borough says that ice on bodies of water throughout the Valley is becoming weaker and is warning residents not to venture out. According to the borough, the rise in temperatures and changing conditions are resulting in weaker and unstable ice conditions. “Ice conditions are...
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Wasilla restaurant reopens after repairs from windstorm damage
Settlers Bay Lodge, located off Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla, was hit particularly hard during the windstorm late last year. “We had a 20 by 30 section of roof sitting in this lawn right here. The whole roof came off. I mean, the force of that is pretty incredible. So luckily, no one was injured,” said Joshua Borda, the owner of Settlers Bay Lodge.
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Winds pick up in Southcentral Monday as cloudy skies blanket much of the state - clipped version
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Heavy rain to fall along Southcentral coast, with flood watch for areas of the Susitna Valley
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - While active weather out west has seen impacts greatly die down, ongoing blizzard conditions remain in areas of the Seward Peninsula and Gambell/St. Lawrence. Winter weather advisories are still in effect for some areas out west, as breezy winds and light snow/wintry mix will move north. The greatest impacts today will continue to be for Southcentral, as heavy rain builds into coastal areas.
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Typhoon Halong survivors enter new housing phase
More than six months after Typhoon Halong devastated parts of western Alaska, recovery efforts are reaching a new phase as displaced residents begin moving into more stable housing. Communities including Kipnuk and Kwig were heavily impacted by the storm, forcing residents to evacuate to Bethel and later to Anchorage. Many...
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‘I wish I had an answer:’ Mat-Su Borough stops pumping as 3rd day of flooding continues in neighborhood
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - Five families on Marilyn Circle outside of Wasilla continued to navigate high floodwaters Friday as the Mat-Su Borough said it stopped pumping and does not plan to continue further assistance at the moment. “Our crews were there through about 2 o’clock this morning when our pump...