12 reactions · 3 comments | Anchorage is currently seeing the heaviest snow expected today. This stronger mesoscale snow band is the point where maximum cold air advection is occurring locally and thus snowfall rates are at their highest here. #AKWx | US National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska | Facebook

3.7K views · 39 reactions | The warmth continues with Anchorage expected to see highs in the mid 30s again today. The Kenai and the Valley will top out with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. Warmer still as we head into the weekend. Highs expected to reach near 40 degrees for Anchorage. | Alaska's Weather Source | Facebook

Update, 5PM: A ⚠Special Weather Statement has been issued for the line of strong thunderstorms moving from Sterling to Kenai. Expect heavy rain, frequent lightning, and small hail through about 6 PM. 🌩 As seen on the radar loop below, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are developing across parts of Southwest Alaska and Kenai Peninsula this afternoon. Please beware of lightning and locally heavy showers if you will be outdoors or traveling. | US National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska