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The 2.48" of rain that fell in Anchorage Wednesday-Thursday, was the most rain in a 2-day period since 2012.
We'll see more heavy rain building into the weekend, with the potential that this August could easily end as top 10 wettest.
Heaviest rain fell near Seward where up to 7" fell
Join Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey as she looks back at the many records set in Alaska this week, along with a look ahead to what is coming next week.
Following yesterday's rainfall record for Anchorage, the city is now sitting at the 3rd wettest year on record through August 7th.
This comes following 2022 and 2023 which both ended as one of the wettest years on record for Anchorage and much of Southcentral.
Flooding is occurring across parts of Southcentral in low-lying areas, as widespread rain remains with us. Expect another wet day across Southcentral, with storm totals near Seward likely topping out near 7"
A flood watch remains in effect for the Eastern Kenai Peninsula Thursday afternoon, where up to 3 inches has already fallen.
Widespread soaking rains continue to build into Southcentral, with the heaviest rain arriving later today into Thursday.
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Mendenhall River hit a record crest of 15.99', with floodwaters rapidly receding. This comes following the drainage of water from Su***de basin.
The flood warning remains in effect for Mendenhall River through 4 this afternoon.
This year's crest was just over a foot higher than last year's historic flooding.
Following the record high yesterday in Anchorage, rain and “cooler” weather returns the rest of the week.
Latest on Su***de Basin and Mendenhall River:
- Forecast to crest at 15' by the early morning hours of Tuesday.
- The forecast reflects a near 100% release, similar to the 2023 event.
- There is the potential for a partial release, however it is impossible to forecast how much water will drain from the basin.
Take the necessary precautions now!
The return of summer will heat things up from Southeast through the Interior in the coming days!
Highs will warm near 70 through early next week for parts of Southcentral
Rain showers will sweep through parts of the state today, with areas north of Anchorage seeing the best chance for rain into the evening.
Statewide, an overall warm weather pattern is taking shape for the first 1 to 2 weeks of the month.
Important Note: Those living along Mendenhall Lake and River need to prepare for the potential for flooding impacts, as there is signs that Su***de Basin could release.
Light evening will build into the Matanuska-Susitna Valley through Friday.
Southcentral enjoyed sunshine Wednesday and will see partly to mostly sunny conditions Thursday, at least for the start of the day. Watch for winds picking up in the afternoon, SE 10-25 gusting to 35 mph. Cloudy conditions across the Copper River Basin and Mat-Su locations will get increasing clouds...
After spending much of July on the cooler and wetter side, August is set to see the return to summer conditions. We will see parts of Southcentral warming near 70 later today.
Following today's rain, the final day of July will be a warm and sunny one!
We'll end July with over 4" of rain for the 3rd consecutive year in a row. Only 7 years since record keeping began, had more than 4 inches of rain during the month of July.
Are you ready for the return of summer?
For the 3rd year in a row, Anchorage will end July with over 4 inches of rain
For the 3rd year in a row, Anchorage will end the month of July as one of the top 10 wettest. Drier weather looks to arrive by midweek, as rain tapers off into Tuesday.
The rains have arrived and will lead to widespread activity through much of the day.
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Soaking rains will build into Southwest Alaska today, with the return to wetter weather for Southcentral into Friday.
We're currently sitting at the 8th wettest July on record, with rain tomorrow likely pushing us into the Top 5. This will mark 3 years back to back of wet July weather.
Anchorage has a decent shot at closing out July within the top 5 wettest
A mix of clouds and sun through Southcentral for Wednesday. This will likely be the warmest day in the next week with highs in the mid to upper 60s on the Kenai, upper 70s in the Susitna Valley and the low 70s in Anchorage.
Most of Southcentral starting the day off with clouds, even a few showers, but should see some sunshine by the afternoon and evening. Temperatures near Talkeetna could warm to near 79 degrees with Anchorage likely to see a high near 68. Clouds move in later this week with rain likely by Friday.
After a weekend with sunshine and warm temperatures, expect increased clouds for Monday. Highs stay on the mild-side with Anchorage expected to reach 70 degrees and expect temps in the low 70s for the Matanuska Valley. A mix of sun and clouds for the start of the week. A chance of rain on Friday.
Were you hot on Saturday? Anchorage set a new record daily high Saturday! Check the forecast to see if this warm weather will last!
High pressure is heating up our summer. Sunshine and high pressure provided 70s, next come the 80s, and in the interior this week, close to 90 degrees! Wow, that is H-O-T! Check out the forecasts here!
High pressure heats up summer
High pressure makes for some picture-perfect and warm weekend weather in Alaska! Check out the forecast details here!
As expected, the sunshine has moved in and is likely to stick around through the weekend. Some clouds could persist around the north gulf coast and eastern Kenai Peninsula due to an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska but overall, mostly clear skies across Southcentral for the next few days.
A few rain showers linger for Thursday but look for decreasing clouds overnight and mostly sunny skies to head into the weekend. Temperatures warm up to the upper 60s and low 70s.
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Join Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey as she looks back at the many records set in Alaska this week, along with a look ahead to what is coming next week.
Flooding is occurring across parts of Southcentral in low-lying areas, as widespread rain remains with us. Expect another wet day across Southcentral, with storm totals near Seward likely topping out near 7"
Latest on Suicide Basin and Mendenhall River: - Forecast to crest at 15' by the early morning hours of Tuesday. - The forecast reflects a near 100% release, similar to the 2023 event. - There is the potential for a partial release, however it is impossible to forecast how much water will drain from the basin. Take the necessary precautions now!
After spending much of July on the cooler and wetter side, August is set to see the return to summer conditions. We will see parts of Southcentral warming near 70 later today.
For the 3rd year in a row, Anchorage will end the month of July as one of the top 10 wettest. Drier weather looks to arrive by midweek, as rain tapers off into Tuesday.
A mix of clouds and sun through Southcentral for Wednesday. This will likely be the warmest day in the next week with highs in the mid to upper 60s on the Kenai, upper 70s in the Susitna Valley and the low 70s in Anchorage.
Most of Southcentral starting the day off with clouds, even a few showers, but should see some sunshine by the afternoon and evening. Temperatures near Talkeetna could warm to near 79 degrees with Anchorage likely to see a high near 68. Clouds move in later this week with rain likely by Friday.
After a weekend with sunshine and warm temperatures, expect increased clouds for Monday. Highs stay on the mild-side with Anchorage expected to reach 70 degrees and expect temps in the low 70s for the Matanuska Valley. A mix of sun and clouds for the start of the week. A chance of rain on Friday.
Were you hot on Saturday? Anchorage set a new record daily high Saturday! Check the forecast to see if this warm weather will last!
High pressure makes for some picture-perfect and warm weekend weather in Alaska! Check out the forecast details here!
As expected, the sunshine has moved in and is likely to stick around through the weekend. Some clouds could persist around the north gulf coast and eastern Kenai Peninsula due to an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska but overall, mostly clear skies across Southcentral for the next few days.
A few rain showers linger for Thursday but look for decreasing clouds overnight and mostly sunny skies to head into the weekend. Temperatures warm up to the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mostly cloudy skies across most of Southcentral today. Rain showers likely tonight and into Thursday but expect to see some clearing and warmer temperatures by the weekend.
Widespread rain showers across Southcentral to start off our Tuesday but look for some of those showers to break up by the early afternoon for Anchorage, the Kenai and the Valley. Showers return on Thursday before we see a chance of sunshine and warmer temperatures through the weekend.
Cloud cover but a little less rain on Monday across Southcentral. That doesn't last long. Rain picks up again Monday evening and sticks around for several days. If you're looking for sunshine and warmer temperatures, there's a chance by the end of the week.
Very wet conditions look to return to Southcentral through the weekend. While most of today will be on the drier side, rain will begin to build into the Kenai through the afternoon hours. It's very possible that Anchorage could see up to an inch fo rain by Sunday.
Like it or not, the overall weather pattern continues to favor cooler and cloudier conditions. While some rain can be expected through the week, the better chance for coverage arrives into the weekend.
A wet and windy July weekend for Alaska! Water levels will rise on rivers, streams and creeks. Check out the forecasts here!
Widespread rain looks to build into Southcentral as the weekend arrives, with high to very high fire danger still in place. While today will be breezy and cloudy, only spot showers will be expected.
Temperatures this week will be nearly 10 degrees cooler, than our warmth we saw this last weekend. While showers will only be isolated in coverage, any rain will help our high fire danger.
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