📢 WEATHER BULLETIN: ANCHORAGE AREA
High winds sweep through downtown Anchorage as seen from the McKinley Tower Apartments rooftop, looking east toward the Chugach Mountains.
The diagonal roadway at left is 4th Avenue (one-way eastbound), with 5th Avenue running parallel to the right (one-way westbound) and 6th Avenue barely visible farther right (one-way eastbound). Eagle Street is in the foreground, while Merrill Field appears in the background just left of center.
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By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025
High Wind Warning in Effect Until 6 PM AKST Today
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has extended a High Wind Warning for Anchorage, Eagle River, and Eklutna due to persistently strong northerly winds. National Weather Service
What to Expect:
This camera looks southeast over Midtown, with the Sears Mall (tan, single-story building) centered in the frame. Northern Lights Boulevard runs in front of the mall (one-way westbound), while Benson Boulevard runs behind it (one-way eastbound). At center left is the Fred Meyer shopping complex, with the New Seward Highway running north–south between the two malls. The high-rise near the center of the image is an office building.
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• Winds: North winds sustained 20–30 mph with gusts up to 40–60 mph, strongest near Knik Arm and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. National Weather Service
• Conditions: Wind may move loose debris, cause property damage, and lead to power outages. Travel, especially on open roadways, will be challenging this afternoon. National Weather Service
Safety Tips:
• Secure outdoor furniture, bins, and other loose objects. National Weather Service
• Prepare for possible power interruptions. National Weather Service
• Use extra caution if driving, particularly high-profile vehicles. National Weather Service
Timing: The advisory remains in effect through 6 PM AKST today, with winds gradually subsiding into the evening. National Weather Service
Stay tuned to local weather updates if you’re heading out this afternoon.