In Anchorage, Alaska (KTUU) reports that a low-pressure system is swirling over the Alaska Peninsula Kuskokwim River, funneling clouds and precipitation into the region over the weekend.
Unfortunately, this comes at an inconvenient time, coinciding with a forecast of HIGH auroral activity!
Warnings persist for ongoing flooding in Bethel, Kwethluk, Oscarville, Brown’s Slough, and Napakiak, extending through the weekend.
Water levels are rising in these areas, and residents are urged to stay alert for sudden increases in water levels should an ice jam develop.
In Southcentral Alaska, expect overcast skies, rain, and brisk winds, especially along the coast.
Higher elevations may see snow, elevating the risk of avalanches. Despite any brief breaks in the weather, caution is advised. The Chugach Avalanche Center warns of high danger over the Mother’s Day weekend.
Get ready for a strong geomagnetic storm, rated G-4, which will make the northern lights shine extra bright across Alaska, some parts of the Lower 48, and even in other countries! But here’s the catch: thick clouds might block the view. If the clouds clear up where you are in Alaska, don’t forget to look up and enjoy the show in the sky!
