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Nov. 10th, 2014 03:44 pmFAIRBANKS - The weather system that's brought warm dry weather to Interior Alaska and cold stormy weather to the Lower 48 isn't forecast to change this week.
For Fairbanks, that means more sunny weather and warm temperatures, especially in the hills, which will erode this year's meager snow pack, according to Bob Fischer, lead forecaster at the National Weather Service.
High temperatures this week are forecast to be in the 20s with lows between zero and five above in the central Tanana Valley. They're expected to be significantly higher in the hills because of an inversion.
"We're getting some nice banana belt weather," Fischer said. "The bad news is if some time down the road ... if we get a cold snap there's not much snow on the ground, that runs the increased chance of frozen pipes."
This year's snow pack is about 2 inches, well below the normal for mid-November of about 8 inches, he said. For now, the long-range forecast going into next week doesn't predict either snow or a cold snap.
"The forecast model suggests maybe some weakening of the ridge early next week but there would still be above-normal temperatures," he said. "I think it's safe to say the likelihood of snow in the next seven to 10 days is pretty remote.
The weather is caused by the remnants of Typhoon Nuri, which is causing a high-pressure ridge centered over the Yukon Territory. Alaska, on the western side, is getting warm air from the tropics. The Midwest, meanwhile, is getting Arctic air.
The upper 30s in November? Loving it! Maybe it's making up for the rainy summer haha
( 30. Your dream for 'tomorrow' )
Today's trivia: Spy novel writer Ian Fleming was also a birdwatcher. He named his most famous character after the ornithologist James Bond
For Fairbanks, that means more sunny weather and warm temperatures, especially in the hills, which will erode this year's meager snow pack, according to Bob Fischer, lead forecaster at the National Weather Service.
High temperatures this week are forecast to be in the 20s with lows between zero and five above in the central Tanana Valley. They're expected to be significantly higher in the hills because of an inversion.
"We're getting some nice banana belt weather," Fischer said. "The bad news is if some time down the road ... if we get a cold snap there's not much snow on the ground, that runs the increased chance of frozen pipes."
This year's snow pack is about 2 inches, well below the normal for mid-November of about 8 inches, he said. For now, the long-range forecast going into next week doesn't predict either snow or a cold snap.
"The forecast model suggests maybe some weakening of the ridge early next week but there would still be above-normal temperatures," he said. "I think it's safe to say the likelihood of snow in the next seven to 10 days is pretty remote.
The weather is caused by the remnants of Typhoon Nuri, which is causing a high-pressure ridge centered over the Yukon Territory. Alaska, on the western side, is getting warm air from the tropics. The Midwest, meanwhile, is getting Arctic air.
The upper 30s in November? Loving it! Maybe it's making up for the rainy summer haha
( 30. Your dream for 'tomorrow' )
Today's trivia: Spy novel writer Ian Fleming was also a birdwatcher. He named his most famous character after the ornithologist James Bond
