Atmospheric River Update as More Downpours in Alaska Likely

Up to 2 more inches of rain could fall in the Alaskan peninsula through Tuesday as an atmospheric river continues to bring heavy rain and the potential for floods to The Last Frontier.

Why It Matters

Atmospheric rivers are a " long, narrow region in the atmosphere —like rivers in the sky—that transport most of the water vapor outside of the tropics," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They commonly impact the Pacific Northwest during the winter months .

In Southwest Alaska, such storms typically begin in early to mid-August. One such storm has brought rounds of heavy rainfall to the region since last week.

What To Know

On Sunday night, the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Anchorage posted an update on X about the ongoing atmospheric