Heavy Snow Closes Schools in Alaska & Covers Alyeska Ski Resort Today

Alyeska ski resort in Girdwood, Alaska today. photo: alyeska

Alyeska ski resort in Girdwood, AK got snow last night and today and more is on the way.

Interior Alaska is getting slammed as well today with up to 20″ of snow forecast for the Alaska Range.

Fairbanks, AK today. photo: Eric Engman/News-Miner

Alaska is hopefully off to a early, snowy winter this year.

Fairbanks got big enough snow today to shut down school. All the schools in the Fairbanks district and the University of Fairbanks were closed due to heavy snow today.

“The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and the University of Alaska Fairbanks have canceled classes for Wednesday. Classes at Catholic Schools of Fairbanks are also canceled.” – newminer.com

Bring it on!