washedupmxer Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 0° NEWS Potentially longest cold snap in more than a decade for Anchorage Monday, January 6th 2020, 11:33 PM AKST Updated: Tuesday, January 7th 2020, 1:44 PM AKST By: Melissa Frey For the last four nights, temperatures dropped below zero in Anchorage, which isn't uncommon this time of year, but turns out, hasn't been very common in recent history. Even on the warm side of town, temperatures dropped to -11 degrees Monday at Ted Stevens, which is the first time since 2017 it's been that cold, but what makes this stretch of cold weather more unique than 2017 is how long it's continuing. Back in 2017, we had 4 days below zero, including two nights down to -15 but then it quickly warmed back to normal, in the teens. Our current cold snap, however, will likely continue for several more days. We're currently under a rather stagnant weather pattern with consistent flow out of the north, which is keeping this cold Arctic air in place across most of the state. Temperatures across the Interior this week have been between -30 and -47 degrees. Fairbanks dropped below zero New Years Day and hasn't been above since. This cold snap will keep much of the Interior below zero both day and night for close to two weeks and will keep Anchorage below zero overnight through the end of the week. . A stretch of 8 days below zero, which is the current forecast for Anchorage, would make this the longest stretch of temperatures of -3° or lower since 2009. We've seen 8-day stretches of weather this cold more than 30 times since the 1950s, but it's only happened 4 times in the last 20 years. Bottom line, this cold snap isn't record-setting but if it continues as forecast, it'll be the longest in more than a decade. Stay with the KTVA Weather Team for updates on this cold winter weather. You can get the latest weather updates, forecast and live radar anytime on the KTVA Weather App, available now through the Apple App Store and Google Play. Copyright 2020 KTVA. All rights reserved. POPULAR STORIES DOC is behind schedule in plan to send Alaska inmates to private prisons Outside Daniella Rivera Shishaldin volcano eruptions intensify, prompting alert Aaron Morrison Marijuana products found contaminated with unapproved pesticides Lauren Maxwell 1 dead after New Year's Eve crash on Knik-Goose Bay Road Angela Krenzien Interior drops to -50° as cold-snap continues Melissa Frey Engage with KTVA LATEST STORIES Anchorage Municipality to mail property valuation cards Property valuation cards will be mailed Jan. 13 to Anchorage property owners. Your thermometer is probably wrong The location and type of thermometer play big roles in the accuracy of the temperature reading. Carmaker, parts supplier reach settlement with Alaska over emission 'defeat device' The State of Alaska says Fiat Chrysler and auto parts supplier Robert Bosch have paid more than $400,000 to settle a claim over an emissions "defeat device" in diesel vehicles sold in the state. Alaska credit union plans to acquire more branches in Arizona Alaska USA Federal Credit Union is acquiring seven new branches in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Anchorage voters could decide fate of proposed sales, alcohol taxes Two proposals that could tax alcohol are among three measures the Anchorage Assembly is considering for the April 7 ballot. All content © copyright KTVA. Copyright ý 2019 Denali Media Holdings|FCC Public Inspection File - KTVA|Closed Captioning|KTVA EEO Report All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Ad Choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted January 10, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 10, 2020 Coming our way eventually. February could be brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) Warmest January so far and most amount of rain coming I've seen in a long time. Edited January 10, 2020 by Kev144 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevester Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, Kev144 said: Warmest January so far and most amount of rain coming I've seen in a long time. Looks like mostly snow up north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Spent Christmas in price county. Shit trail conditions. I didn’t even ride. Not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 We need some of that here Supposed to be almost 50° here the next 2 days I just hope it stays down here and doesn't fuck it up up North for next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 They are predicting rain and 55 to 60 Sat. and Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 31 minutes ago, Reevester said: Looks like mostly snow up north. Hope you're right. That pic mark posted looked pretty good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Kev144 said: Hope you're right. That pic mark posted looked pretty good! Revs says you're scared to ride anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, Reevester said: Looks like mostly snow up north. Wifes weather channel says 15 cm sat and 20-30 cm over night. That would be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevester Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, Kev144 said: Wifes weather channel says 15 cm sat and 20-30 cm over night. That would be good Yeah it's all over the place with the different sources and models. Hope its snow or ice pellets mostly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 48 minutes ago, Reevester said: Looks like mostly snow up north. Hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Reevester said: Yeah it's all over the place with the different sources and models. Hope its snow or ice pellets mostly. Kev hopes the chic with the 850 doesn't show up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted January 10, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted January 10, 2020 Doesn’t look like Greta will be able to sail the Northwest passage next year like predicted 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, SVT MXZ XRS said: Kev hopes the chic with the 850 doesn't show up She would probably out run you but your sled is mostly a show piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Kev144 said: She would probably out run you but your sled is mostly a show piece Yea sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 45 minutes ago, spin_dry said: Spent Christmas in price county. Shit trail conditions. I didn’t even ride. Not worth it. You’ve got a sled again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 minute ago, bussman said: You’ve got a sled again? My family owns a bunch of sleds. I do still ride. Just not often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 14 minutes ago, Reevester said: Yeah it's all over the place with the different sources and models. Hope its snow or ice pellets mostly. I'm still probably headed up with the wife next weekend regardless. Put around sand lake and drink some beers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, spin_dry said: My family owns a bunch of sleds. I do still ride. Just not often. Gotcha. I really like riding Price county. Even got me a sweet Polish Palace hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, bussman said: Gotcha. I really like riding Price county. Even got me a sweet Polish Palace hat. Family lake home is about a mile away from the PP. it sits right on the Solberg Lake channel. Ive been going up there since “68 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 We typically get a lot colder here than anchorage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, ACE said: We typically get a lot colder here than anchorage like almost always . was going to head north to cabin Fri but said fuck that when I saw sat high was 4 and the low was -18 yeah I will take the pussy crown and wear it with pride and stay at home on my couch Edited January 10, 2020 by Ez ryder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted January 10, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 10, 2020 3 hours ago, spin_dry said: My family owns a bunch of sleds. I do still ride. Just not often. Your family? Like mom and dad? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Its been -22 or colder at my house for the last 5 days. Yesterdays hi was -16f. This is at least 20 degrees colder than normal for my house. Saw -28 ambient Tuesday. Glad Im not there............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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