Alaska Range

Alaska saw unseasonably warm high temperatures on Sunday, with warmth persisting across Southeast Alaska, the southern Yukon Territory, Kodiak Island and the Alaska Peninsula. At the same time, freeze-up is well underway on the North Slope and in the Brooks Range, highlighting a sharp seasonal divide across the state.

High temperatures across Alaska on Saturday showed some moderation in most areas north of the Alaska Range. The Copper River Basin and eastern Alaska Range were quite chilly by contrast, while southern Southeast Alaska and southern Yukon Territory remained mild for the season. Weather watchers are tracking the uneven pattern across the state.

Weather observers in Alaska reported Friday's high temperatures across the state and neighboring regions, with most areas north of Alaska staying near or below freezing all day. Slightly milder conditions were recorded south of the Alaska Range, while southern Yukon Territory remained above normal for the season. The readings highlight the sharp regional contrast in late-season temperatures across the far northwest of North America.