Anchorage on Brink of Breaking November Snowfall Record Amid Homeless Crisis

City Scrambles to Expand Shelter Capacity as Snowstorms Continue and Temperatures Expected to Drop

Anchorage, Alaska is on the verge of breaking its all-time November snowfall record, with 37.9 inches of snow already fallen and more expected.
Four people believed to be homeless have died outdoors in Anchorage this month, contributing to a record 49 deaths of people living outdoors in the city this year.
The Anchorage Assembly has approved a contract to add 50 beds to a shelter that just opened in October, in response to the snowstorms and the expected drop in temperatures.
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson declared a snow emergency for the city, which is set to remain in effect through Friday evening.
Anchorage School District switched to remote learning due to the weather and road conditions, and the city's public transportation service was also suspended.