Atmospheric river forecast to bring heavy snow and rain to Northern Alaska
An atmospheric river is forecast to impact northern Alaska on Thursday, January 23, 2025, bringing in strong winds along with heavy snow through the weekend.
Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in southcentral Alaska
Hurricane-force winds with speeds reaching 208 km/h (129 mph) battered southcentral Alaska, on Tuesday, January 12, 2025, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, power outages affecting thousands of homes, and disruptions across the region.
Earthquake swarm SW of Adak Islands, Alaska
An earthquake swarm has been occurring southwest of Adak Islands, Alaska, since December 8, 2024, beginning with M6.3 at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). The swarm includes multiple significant earthquakes, including two M6.3 events, an M6.1, and numerous aftershocks up to M5.8.
Strong M6.3 earthquake hits Andreanof Islands, Alaska
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit Andreanof Islands, Alaska at 19:57 UTC on December 8, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 18 km (11 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Double fireball event and aurora observed over Fairbanks, Alaska
Two fireballs were observed streaking across the sky over Fairbanks, Alaska, in the early hours of December 1, 2024, accompanied by a green aurora. The two fireball events occurred just two hours apart, creating a rare spectacle for early-morning skywatchers.
Winter Weather Advisories issued, Alaska braces for freezing rain and blowing snow
A low-pressure system is set to bring heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and challenging travel conditions across Alaska starting Tuesday, December 3, 2024, prompting the issuance of multiple Winter Weather Advisories.
Southcentral Alaska sees first major snowfall of 2024/25 season, multiple warnings and advisories in effect
The first major snowfall of the 2024/25 winter season arrived in Southcentral Alaska on Monday, October 28, 2024, prompting authorities to issue multiple warnings and advisories.
Fairbanks records its third wettest day in history as snow storm sweeps through Alaska, U.S.
Fairbanks experienced its third wettest day on record on Monday, October 21, 2024, receiving nearly 2 inches of rain as a winter storm swept through Alaska, breaking daily precipitation records across multiple locations.
Spurr volcano alert raised after increased seismicity and ground deformation, Alaska
A gradual increase in volcanic unrest was observed at Spurr volcano in Alaska over the past couple of months, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) to increase the Volcano Alert Level to Advisory and the Aviation Color Code to Yellow on October 16, 2024. Spurr is located about 120 km (75 miles) west of Anchorage.
Unusually strong Category 5 atmospheric river hits Alaska and British Columbia
An unusually strong atmospheric river struck British Columbia and Alaska from September 22 to 24, 2024, bringing widespread precipitation and causing floods and landslides.
