2018 Long Range Weather Forecast for Anchorage, AK
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How to Read Long-Range Weather Forecasts
Long-range predictions show weather trends in temperatures and precipitation. For example, will the winter be colder or warmer than average? Will there be more or less snow than what's typical for your area? Our famous predictions (traditionally 80% accurate) are made 18 months in advance, and meant to help you make more informed decisions for long-term planning.
Here on Almanac.com, we provide free long-range forecasts for the next 30 to 60 days covering U.S. and Canadian regions. Find all 12 months of predictions in the annual Old Farmer's Almanac.
Free 2-Month Weather Forecast
SEPTEMBER 2017: temperature 28° N, 50° EW (4° below avg.); precipitation 1.1" N, 9" S (avg. north, 2" above south); Sep 1-8: Rainy periods, cool; Sep 9-17: Snow showers N, isolated showers C+S; cool; Sep 18-23: Periods of rain and wet snow, cold; Sep 24-30: Snow showers N+C; periods of rain and snow S; cold.
OCTOBER 2017: temperature 24° N, 43° S (12° above avg. north, avg. south); precipitation 1.5" N, 6" S (1" above avg. north, 1" below south); Oct 1-4: Rainy periods, mild; Oct 5-10: Heavy snow N, rainy periods EW; quite mild; Oct 11-15: Flurries N, showers EW; mild; Oct 16-20: Snow showers N, rain and snow EW; mild N+C, cold S. 21-31 Snowy periods, mild N+C; snow, then flurries, cold S..
Annual Weather Summary: November 2017 to October 2018
Winter season temperatures will be milder than normal, with the coldest periods in early to mid-January and early February. Precipitation will be above normal N (see Key below) and near normal S, while snowfall will be above normal C and below normal N and S. The snowiest periods will be in late November, early to mid-December, and late March. April and May will be warmer than normal, with slightly above normal precipitation. Summer will be cooler and a bit rainier than normal, with the hottest periods in early July and mid-August. September and October will be warmer than normal, with above-normal precipitation N and below-normal S.
Key: Panhandle (P), Aleutians (A), north (N), central (C), south (S), west-central (WC), east-central (EC), south-central (SC), northwest (NW), southeast (SE), elsewhere (EW)
About the Alaska Region
The Alaska long range weather region includes all or part of the following states: ALASKA (Anchorage, Bethel, Fairbanks, Kenai, Wasilla).
Alaska Neighboring Regions
Here are the regions that neighbor the Alaska long range weather region:
Temperature and Precipitation November 2017 to October 2018
