The weather service warned of 30 to 45 mph winds, with gusts up to 80 mph, for higher elevations around Anchorage and Eagle River.
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The largest populated city in Alaska is still recovering from the hurricane-force winds that battered homes and infrastructure on Sunday, leaving thousands without power.
The man Anchorage police said attempted to rob a spa and tie up an employee before police say they shot him twice when he ignored commands to drop his gun — was out on a reduced bail related to another robbery and assault case.
The Denali Commission is set to grant some $100,000 to Friends of West Susitna, formed to advocate for the West Susitna Access Project.
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As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
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At the height of the storm, 17,500 Alaska residents were without power, according Chugach Electric Association.
Gusty winds with unusually warm temperatures were battering the Anchorage area on Sunday, with gusts of more than 90 mph recorded on the Hillside. Heavy rain was also occurring across much of the city,
NWS Alaska meteorologist Tim Markle said the warnings are designed to let community members know when the cold weather presents a risk to the community. However, the old system set wind chill warnings and advisories, which were statewide in scope, and only kicked in when there was a wind chill.