NWS Alaska meteorologist Tim Markle said the warnings are designed to let community members know when the cold weather presents a risk to the community. However, the old system set wind chill warnings and advisories, which were statewide in scope, and only kicked in when there was a wind chill.
New Orleans has received twice as much snow as Anchorage this winter
New Orleans has seen more snow than Alaska's biggest city so far this winter
Metro New Orleans has received more snowfall since the start of meteorological winter than many cold-weather cities across the country, including Philadelphia, New York and Anchorage, Alaska.
New Orleans got twice the snow of an Alaska city since Dec. 1. 'We'd like our snow back'
The side fencing and roof of a pedestrian bridge fell in strong wind early Sunday, closing the main highway south of Anchorage ... according to the National Weather Service.
Peak gusts included 66 mph at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, 110 mph at Bear Valley and 107 mph at Arctic Valley.
As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
Cairo and its ancient pyramids sits on nearly the exact same line of latitude as the Mississippi Coast. Weather there on Wednesday peaked at 71 degrees with a light rain around noon. Dead pharaohs can expect temps to rest in the upper 60s for the remainder of the week.
The largest populated city in Alaska is still recovering from the hurricane-force winds that battered homes and infrastructure on Sunday, leaving thousands without power.
Gusty winds with unusually warm temperatures were battering the Anchorage area on Sunday, with gusts of more than 90 mph recorded on the Hillside. Heavy rain was also occurring across much of the city,
This icebreaker has design problems and a history of failure. It’s America’s latest military vessel.
The builder of the icebreaker Aiviq has given more than $7 million to political campaigns, parties and committees since 2012. Under pressure from Congress, the Coast Guard purchased the vessel late last year.
Florida residents in four locations woke to very chilly temps. It was 25 in Tallahassee at 6 a.m. By comparison, it was 41 in Anchorage, Alaska.
The rare Southern storm prompted this headline from the Anchorage Daily News: "Hey, New Orleans, please send some of your snow to Anchorage."
A major storm spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States on Wednesday, breaking snow records and treating the region to unaccustomed perils and wintertime joy.
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