Anchorage on Track to Break Snowfall Record as 'Bone-Chilling' Cold Approaches

After surpassing 100 inches of snowfall, the earliest in its history, Anchorage braces for freezing temperatures amid concerns of building collapses.

Anchorage, Alaska has recorded over 100 inches of snowfall, the earliest accumulation of this amount in the city's history, with the snowfall on track to break the all-time record of 134.5 inches set in 2011.
The heavy snowfall has led to the collapse of three commercial buildings this year, prompting city officials to urge residents to remove snow from their roofs to avoid similar incidents.
The weight of the snow has reached more than 30 pounds per square foot, equivalent to supporting the weight of eight full-size light-duty pickup trucks on a 1,500-square-foot roof.
Despite the challenges, some residents are making the most of the situation, with one homeowner constructing a 20-foot snowman named 'Snowzilla'.
Following the heavy snowfall, a 'bone-chilling' cold is expected to sweep through the state this week, with temperatures predicted to stay around or below zero.