Alaska’s prolonged stretch of wet weather is finally coming to an end, thanks to the jetstream’s shift south. After experiencing rain for 16 out of the last 18 days, Anchorage is poised for a welcome dry break.
So far this month, Anchorage has accumulated 2.90 inches of rain, exceeding the normal amount by about an inch. Notably, this follows a surprisingly dry start to September.
Now, as the jetstream moves south, Southcentral Alaska can expect a string of drier days. Starting Thursday, partly sunny skies and mid-50s temperatures will dominate the forecast.
Interestingly, despite the wet conditions, September has brought warmer-than-average temperatures. Typically, lows in this period range from the low 40s, but the coldest temperature recorded this month is 47 degrees.
As drier air and clearer skies prevail, overnight lows will dip into the upper 30s this weekend – the first time this season. Moreover, high temperatures will decrease to the low 50s, marking the coldest readings since May.
With Alaska’s Wet Weather Ends, residents can look forward to clearer skies. However, a new storm is brewing on the horizon. Currently, it’s bringing showers to the Aleutians and will move east across the Pacific, carried by the jetstream.
This will lead to rain in Southeast Alaska and Prince William Sound on Friday, with possible showers in the Mat-Su area Friday night. However, dry weather will quickly return, with clear skies expected on Saturday and Sunday.
This news story was originally published by Alaska News Source.
