Station Name: Anchorage
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
2098 Anchorage Port Rd
Anchorage, AK 99501
Anchorage Municipality County

GPS Coordinates: 61.23750, -149.89040

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Avalanche Warning issued April 30 at 4:47PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 12:47 AM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 2:15 PM

SABAFC The following message is transmitted at the request of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center. ...THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR: CHUGACH STATE PARK, GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, TURNAGAIN PASS, INTERIOR KENAI PENINSULA, AND THE SOUTHERN KENAI MOUNTAINS FROM 6 AM FRIDAY, MAY 1 to 6 AM SUNDAY, MAY 3... * WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Moose Pass, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...In effect Friday 6:00 AM AKST through Sunday 6:00 AM AKST. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and strong winds will overload a weak snowpack, creating widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human triggered and natural large avalanches are very likely. Debris from avalanches above may run into valley bottoms. Avalanche conditions will remain very dangerous immediately after the snow finishes. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in avalanche terrain is NOT recommended. Backcountry travelers should stay off of...and out from underneath slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Avalanches may run long distances, overrunning trails at lower elevations even in low elevation runout zones with no snow on the ground. Similar avalanche danger may exist outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. For more information visit www.ChugachAvalanche.org. For more information visit cnfaic.org.

Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 3:43PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 11:43 PM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 7:00 AM

Gusty southeast winds will persist across the Anchorage Hillside and Palmer through tonight. Northerly winds currently across the Anchorage Bowl will eventually turn southeasterly late this afternoon into the early evening hours. Southeast winds will begin to diminish late tonight across the Anchorage Hillside and Palmer. However, southeast winds will continue through Turnagain Arm and bend into the Anchorage Bowl through Saturday, but not to them same strength as anticipated for later this afternoon into tonight. Expected wind gusts this afternoon through tonight: Palmer: 40 to 55 mph Anchorage Hillside: 45 to 65 mph Anchorage Bowl: 25 to 40 mph

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 1 at 12:24PM AKDT until May 1 at 11:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 8:24 PM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations OF 2 TO 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portage and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Sudden changes from rain to snow will be possible through the rest of today. Drops in visibilities reduced to one half mile is possible due to heavy snowfall and strong winds. The strongest wind gusts will be near Portage. Travel could be very difficult with slick roads and rapid changes to conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.