Another storm system, this one coming out of the eastern Gulf of Alaska is moving into the eastern PWS region this morning. This low, combined with cold air advection from the west, will drop generous amounts of snow today over Cook Inlet today and tonight. PWS will see mainly snow, however rain is a threat in Cordova this morning.
Snow totals from 5 to 12 inches is likely in Anchorage, with the highest totals along and in the mountains. The Mat Su will see 4-10 inches. All areas near the Inlet are in for at least 3 to 4 inches.
Heavy snow has already fallen in PWS and will continue today. Up to 3 feet are possible over the higher terrain. This will further exacerbate the avalanche danger in the Chugach mountains. 1 to 2 feet of snow is likely in Valdez.
Southeast will see rain all day and winds during the morning. The West will remain cold and dry. A different low pressure system is moving over the Aleutians and will bring strong winds along with rain and snow. Snow from 1 to 3 inches is possible over the eastern Interior.
The Southcentral low will kick out of the region quickly to the northeast tonight, taking with it the threat for snow. In it's wake, a ridge of high pressure will build in. Quiet and colder weather is in store for the weekend.
Next week brings the promise of an unseasonably warm air mass for Alaska. Highs for some parts of the northern Interior will be some 80 to 90 degrees warmer next week than where they were earlier this week.
Please drive careful and use extreme caution is planning the recreate in the backcountry. Danger levels are very high for human triggered avalanches.
