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Back-to-Back Pacific Storms to Impact the West Coast; Heavy Snow in the Central Appalachians

Back-to-back powerful Pacific storm systems to impact the Pacific Northwest and northern California through the end of this week with heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and higher elevation mountain snow. A strong, long-duration atmospheric river will accompany the Pacific storms, bringing excessive rainfall and flash flooding to southwest Oregon and northwest California through the week. Read More >

This article is from October 2018 and is no longer valid: The first accumulating snowfall for Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley is expected for the Monday work commute. The highest snow accumulations are anticipated for the upper Hillside and east Anchorage northward into Eagle River and Palmer with lesser accumulations as you head westward. Expect the heaviest snow rates during the mid morning through early afternoon before they rapidly taper off in the late afternoon and early evening. Be prepared for longer commute times.

 

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