Alaska Faces Severe Cold Snap and Record Snowfall

Anchorage and other parts of Alaska are experiencing extreme cold temperatures and record-breaking snowfall, causing widespread disruptions.

Anchorage has recorded its coldest temperatures in 15 years, with lows reaching minus 17 Fahrenheit.
Juneau sets a new January snowfall record with 6.4 feet of snow, contributing to the state's snowiest winter on record.
Heating fuel is thickening in Kotzebue due to temperatures of minus 30 Fahrenheit, causing heating systems to fail.
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson has signed an emergency declaration and opened warming centers to help those affected by the cold.
Schools in Anchorage have switched to remote learning for six days this winter due to the extreme weather conditions.