Anchorage Adds to Its Seasonal Snow Totals

February 21, 2012|By: Mitch Sego | Channel 2 Weather

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Areas of snow are meandering over the northern Cook Inlet region this morning. Gradually, snow will spread into the Valley and taper off to flurries in Homer.

Scattered snow showers during the morning hours is forecast for Southwest, especially near Bethel. Highs will be in the 20s and lower 30s.

Southeast can expect scattered rain and snow showers during the morning with rain increasing over the southern Panhandle by late morning-mid afternoon. Highs will climb into the upper 30s to lower 40s.

The Interior will be dry for the most part. There is a threat for occasional snow showers or areas of flurries throughout the day. Any accumulations will be light. Highs will range from the upper single digits to the low 20s.

The culprit for snow in Anchorage is a weakened low that has moved just east of PWS. Wrap-around flow behind the low is advecting cooler air, and without the downsloping flow imposed by the mountains, moisture is being lifted over the Inlet and falling as snow. Showers are expected throughout the day, although most of the activity will be light. Accumulations of 1 to 4 inches is possible, with the higher amounts falling in or along the mountains. Snow will end from south to north tonight over the northern Inlet region.

The Valley can expect lighter accumulations with snow becoming a bit more persistent into the afternoon. Highs will generally be in the low 30s.

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