In the midst of the hefty snowfall, other parts of the state saw record-high temperatures. Sitka Airport recorded a new record of 54 degrees on Sunday, and Ketchikan Airport tied a record of 55 degrees the same day, according to the National Weather Service.
Even with the record-setting highs, Sunday and Monday were the "coldest days statewide in four years, if you average for the entire state," Brettschneider said.
Juneau Airport also reached a record high of 46 degrees days after the capital city was hit with a winter storm warning that saw snow pile up to more than 5 feet. The snow caused route changes to the Juneau bus system and closed down in-person operations of city buildings last week.
The combination of heavy snow levels with record high temperatures threatened to trigger landslides and avalanches in the area. City officials warned residents to avoid avalanche paths on Wednesday after two avalanches blocked a local intersection.
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