Anchorage is far south of the Arctic Circle , but Alaskan weather can change at a moment's notice. Storms gather momentum in the Gulf of Alaska, and the polar regions can experience snowstorms on the 4th of July and bask in hot summer sun on July 5th. Powerful winds can race from the mountains with no warning. If you're taking a flightseeing tour, prepare for delays or cancellations. The fog can set in as quickly as it can also lift - and small planes are dependent on the weather.

The best time to see the northern lights, or “aurora borealis” is during a cold, clear winter night. Many of the area hotels have a “northern lights wake up call” and if you indicate that you want to be awakened, they will call your room if the lights are dancing in the night sky. For more information see the Anchorage City Guide.

Anchorage Weather Forecast   Current Conditions Updated: 1153 PM AST SAT NOV 7 2009 Overcast Temp: 28°F Humidity: 55% Wind Speed: N 6 MPH Barometer: 29.22 in. Dewpoint: 14°F Heat Index: 28°F Wind Chill: 22°F Civil Twilight: 7:56 AM Sunrise: 8:45 AM Sunset: 4:39 PM Civil Twilight: 5:29 PM Forecast for Anchorage, Alaska: Dated: 530 AM AST MON JAN 03 2005    Anchorage Forecast Courtesy of Hot Deals on Hotels TODAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Rain Rain And Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Hi: 40°F Lo: 33°F Hi: 33°F Lo: 15°F Hi: 15°F Lo: 15°F Hi: 25°F Lo: 25°F Hi: 25°F Lo: 15°F Hi: 25°F Lo: 15°F ZoneCast: Dated:   530 AM AST MON JAN 03 2005   FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IS CANCELLED ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS TODAY... ...WIND ADVISORY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE ANCHORAGE AREA TODAY... Includes the Counties: Anchorage Today...Cloudy with periods of rain. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Southeast wind 15 to 30 with gusts to 45 mph. Along turnagain arm and higher elevations... Southeast wind 30 to 45 mph gusting to 95 mph along turnagain arm and higher elevations. Tuesday...Rain and snow likely. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Early highs in the 30s then falling in the afternoon. Light winds. Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the teens to mid 20s. Light winds. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 20s. Friday...Partly cloudy. Areas of fog. Highs in the 20s. Lows in the teens. Saturday...Partly cloudy. Areas of fog. Highs in the 20s. Lows in the teens. Sunday...Partly cloudy. Areas of fog. Highs in the 20s. Lows in the teens.