Snow to start Thursday with heavier amounts possible into evening hours [Video]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Light snow is beginning to spread across Southcentral Alaska this morning as a frontal system is pushing into the region.

Although it is weakening, the flow of moisture will keep snow in the forecast for the first part of today for the region. With the current snow this morning, we could see 1 to 3 inches of accumulation into the afternoon hours. Heavier activity can be expected across parts of the Susitna Valley, where up to 4+ inches of accumulation could occur through the afternoon.

Any lingering precipitation through the afternoon hours will also lead to the possibility for some rain embedded within some of the snow. You’ll certainly want to take it easy on the roads, as any snow that falls and accumulates will lead to slushy and slick roads. We should see a decent lull in the precipitation through the day, before another band …