Melissa Frey

Mount Spurr is putting on a show tonight! As the clouds cleared and the sun set, you can see steam coming off the volcano. There are no new signs of an eruption in the near future. The alert level is still an Advisory from the AVO. #spurr https://t.co/3FPNBM17G3

Hundreds of people are displaced tonight after a major landslide buried a road in Ketchikan, cutting off businesses and homes from the other side of town. Fortunately there were no people injured in the slide and no property damage. Ketchikan schools will be closed tomorrow.

Did you fee it? The Alaska Earthquake Center verified a M4.3 earthquake 16 miles south of Iliamna Volcano. The quake was 65 miles deep and 50 miles west of Homer. There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake. https://t.co/DjyOozhveI

IDITAROD WEATHER UPDATE: It's been a warm & calm first 24 hours of the Iditarod as teams move west on the Tanana. Up next, the transition to the Yukon will bring more wind, rain and snow, but temperatures remain unseasonably warm. #akwx #iditarod https://t.co/YF4N06q1ju

As of February 23rd, no measurable snowfall has been recorded in Anchorage this month, making this is the least snowy February on record to date. Check out the other records set this season, and a look ahead to snow chances this week: https://t.co/oTXgPbWhpH

For nearly a year Mount Spurr, an active volcano near Anchorage, has shown increased activity of unrest. The activity could be a sign of a larger eruption coming. Check out the latest images and read more about the unrest here: https://t.co/tvYNBBBWUo

Heartbreaking news this afternoon in Alaska. The missing plane was found on the ice in Norton Sound, Southeast of Nome. No survivors. Praying for all the families of the 10 people on board and for the recovery teams still working in the area. https://t.co/R4bkFJBpas

Hey Alaska, check out all the daylight! ☀️ Anchorage has already gained 2 hrs & 45 min since the solstice and we'll pick up another 2.5 hrs. Our first 8 p.m. sunset is just around the corner, which sticks around for almost 200 days! https://t.co/S6VRFsqqRG

Check out this video showing the high water near Anchor Point that spilled into nearby yards and around buildings, as waters crested to nearly 6 and a half feet. That’s about five feet above where it was just a few days before. https://t.co/rGxPAGOZ2V

STORM UPDATE: Winds gusts are over 70 mph on the Anchorage Hillside & over 50 mph in town. High winds will continue through Sun AM. Heavier rain is likely across much of Southcentral Sat PM through Sun AM, with flood advisories in effect through early Mon. https://t.co/aqemkVwvr9

There are currently 20 alerts in effect for high winds, heavy snow, rain, and flooding across Alaska. Conditions in town and in the backcountry will be dangerous. Keep up with the latest forecast and impacts here: https://t.co/pAEyoWAgbQ

It's time to prepared for the next round of storms! There are currently 19 weather alerts in effect across Alaska for high winds, heavy snow, and rain. Get my latest forecast here: https://t.co/mZuuy8pXrH

Hatcher Pass Road is currently closed at mile 14 due to high avalanche danger from heavy wet snow. The closure could last well into the weekend due to the weather conditions and the structure of the snowpack, according to DOT. https://t.co/0aDujpDFAz

Houston has more snow in 2025 than Anchorage! I talked with Houston Meteorologist @KPRC2Justin about the science behind this week's historic snow storm and how the snow impacted the city, including thousands who hadn't seen snow before! https://t.co/nRNGtf91wZ

The 53rd running of the Iditarod is just over 40 days away, and the Iron Dog is even sooner. Will there be enough snow? I break down the trail conditions here: https://t.co/sldHyogWxB #akwx #iditarod

Peak wind gusts have reached 97 mph on the Anchorage hillside, and over 60 mph in town. As this front spreads north, winds will continue to increase over the next couple of hours. Be prepared for the highest winds to peak mid-morning. https://t.co/6R2ypqOJCC