In Alaska, a large, strong fall storm will bring coastal flooding, strong winds and heavy snow to a large a portion of the northern and western coast and Interior of the state. Monsoonal moisture and a low pressure area (Invest 97W) will produce excessive rain that may lead to flash, urban, small stream, and river flooding across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Read More >
Anchorage, AK
Weather Forecast Office
Station PAFC Elevation 144 FT Mon Oct 21 13:20:02 UTC 2024 Morning Vent Factor: Temperature 37 Deg F Mixing Depth MSL 29.7 m Mixing Depth AGL 0 m Transport Wind 1.54 m/s Vent Factor 0 Forecast for Afternoon Vent Factor: Temperature 45 Deg F Mixing Depth MSL 877.5 m Mixing Depth AGL 834.3 m Transport Wind 5.66 m/s Vent Factor 4719 |
Vent Factor is considered a measure of the volume rate of horizontal transport of air within the mixing layer, per unit distance, normal to the wind. Units are measured in square meters per second or knot-feet. |
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Anchorage, AK
6930 Sand Lake Road
Anchorage, AK 99502
907-266-5105
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