Record-breaking Snowfall in Alaska Causes Chaos and Closures
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Anchorage, Alaska, has been hit with over 100 inches of snow, leading to collapsed roofs, school closures, and a public health and safety emergency declaration due to the heavy snow and frigid temperatures. Other parts of Alaska experienced record high temperatures, causing concerns about landslides and avalanches. The extreme weather also led to ice accumulation sinking boats, road closures, and the rebirth of a 20-foot snowman in Anchorage.
- Alaska snow of more than 100 inches breaks records, collapses roofs USA TODAY
- Heavy snow in Southcentral Alaska closes schools and contributes to fatal collision in Mat-Su Anchorage Daily News
- Plow crews make progress in Anchorage, but officials say visibility remains a concern Alaska's News Source
- ‘Pandemic of snow’ in Anchorage sets a record for the earliest arrival of 100 inches of snow NBC News
- Overnight snow dump closes Southcentral Alaska schools, sets Anchorage seasonal record Alaska Public Media News
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