Storm Brings Snow, Ice, Strong Winds to Southcentral
A low-pressure system is bringing gusty winds, rain, snow and a wintry mix to Anchorage, the Matanuska Valley and surrounding areas.
Alaska Weather and Disaster News
Across Alaska, coverage here takes in weather conditions, natural disasters, and the safety and recovery efforts that follow major events. Reporting addresses storms, wildfires, flooding and the emergency declarations that often accompany such incidents.
Forecasts
Storms Bring High Winds and Snow Across Alaska
Multiple warnings are in effect as severe weather systems sweep through Southcentral Alaska and the Aleutian Islands.
Emergency Response
Live Poll
Do you trust current wildfire technology to protect your home from an encroaching fire?
XPRIZE Wildfire Competition Concludes Without Grand Winners
Autonomous systems struggled to extinguish test fires during the final rounds held in June 2026 in Nenana, Alaska.
Current Conditions
Live Poll
Is now a good time to review emergency preparedness plans for volcanic activity in your area?
Alaska Volcano Observatory Monitors Two Active Volcanoes
The Great Sitkin and Shishaldin volcanoes remain under active surveillance for ongoing eruption and seismic unrest.
Severe Weather
Live Poll
Do you feel your community is adequately prepared for stronger typhoon seasons?
Champi Remnants Bring Storm Winds to Alaska
The former typhoon merged with a midlatitude storm over the Bering Sea, bringing high winds and heavy precipitation to the state.
Safety
Live Poll
Do you feel your community is adequately prepared for a potential natural disaster?
Alaska Earthquake Center Released Tsunami Map
The state has launched an interactive tool to help 66 coastal communities plan for tsunami hazards.
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Day to day, that means monitoring meteorological reports, active disaster responses, public safety alerts and the long-term impact on infrastructure. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where isolation complicates the provision of aid. Harsh seasonal cycles and unpredictable terrain make logistics the primary challenge for both prevention and rescue. Infrastructure resilience and the frequency of natural events are the recurring subjects that define the scope of the coverage.