Rare June Winter Storm to Hit Alaska with up to 13 Inches of Snow. Published Jun 04, 2025 at 5:04 AM EDT Updated Jun 04, 2025 at 8:10 AM EDT. By .

Anchorage utility executives say that a mild winter translated into lower electricity sales — and a hole in their budget.

Looking into mid-April, high pressure and ridging are forecast over much of the western Lower 48, but parts of Alaska (particularly western Mainland and Southeast) remain in a cooler, snowier pattern.

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