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Owing to the rain shadow of the coastal mountains, south-central Alaska does not get nearly as much rain as the southeast of Alaska, though it does get more snow with up to 300 inches (7.62 m) at Valdez and much more in the mountains. On average, Anchorage receives 16 inches (410 mm) of precipitation a year, with around 75 inches (1.91 m) of snow.
Average daytime summer temperatures range from approximately 55 to 78 °F (12.8 to 25.6 °C); [4] average daytime winter temperatures are about 5 to 30 °F (−15.0 to −1.1 °C). [4] Anchorage has a frost-free growing season that averages slightly over one hundred days.
Record-breaking rain that month led to a devastating flood. The rainiest Jan. 23 was in 1996 with 1.57 inches of rain. By contrast, the NWS recorded 0.45 inches of rain Tuesday , and 0 inches ...
South central Alaska does not get nearly as much rain as the southeast of Alaska, though it does get more snow. On average, Anchorage receives 16 inches (406 mm) of precipitation a year, with around 75 inches (1,905 mm) of snow. The northern coast of the Gulf of Alaska receives up to 150 inches (3,800 mm) of precipitation annually. [7]
The probability of precipitation can also be expressed using descriptive terms instead of numerical values. For instance, the NWS might describe a precipitation forecast with terms such as "slight chance" meaning 20% certainty and "scattered" meaning 30–50% areal coverage. [10] The precise meaning of these terms varies. [11]
Rainfall rates downwind of cities are increased between 48% and 116%. Partly as a result of this warming, monthly rainfall is about 28% greater between 20 miles (32 km) to 40 miles (64 km) downwind of cities, compared with upwind. [66] Some cities show a total precipitation increase of 51%. [67]
See live updates of Alaska election results from the 2024 election, including Senate and House races, state elections and ballot initiatives.
Aug. 21—With nearly 97,000 votes counted the day after primary voting had ended, Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola had more votes than her 11 challengers combined. Peltola's challengers included ...