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Long-Range Weather Forecast for Alaska

60-Day Weather Forecast

April 2026 Long Range Weather Forecast for Alaska
DatesWeather Conditions
Apr 1-5A few rain and snow showers, then sunny; cold
Apr 6-14Rainy periods P, sunny EW; cold
Apr 15-25Sunny, then periods of rain and snow; turning warm
Apr 26-30Sunny, warm
Apriltemperature 7° N, 44° S (3° above avg.)
precipitation 1" N, 2" S (0.3" above avg. N, 1" below S)
May 2026 Long Range Weather Forecast for Alaska
DatesWeather Conditions
May 1-7Flurries N, sunny EW; turning warm
May 8-13A few rain and snow showers N+C, showers S; mild
May 14-25Sunny N, a few showers C+S, rainy periods P; warm C+S, chilly EW. 26-31 A few showers, cool
Maytemperature 25.5° N, 50° EW (3° above avg.)
precipitation 1" N, 3.4" S (0.4" above avg.)

12-Month Long-Range Weather Outlook

November 2025 to October 2026

Winter temperatures will be milder than normal, with the coldest periods occurring in early to mid-December and mid-February. Precipitation and snowfall will be below normal, with the snowiest periods in late November, mid-December, and early February. April and May will be warmer than normal, with above-normal precipitation in the north and below-normal south. Summer will be cooler than normal, with above-normal precipitation. The hottest periods will be in early June and mid-August. September and October will be drier than normal, with below-normal temperatures in the north, above-normal south.

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