"Snow Emergency Declared in Anchorage as Crews Battle Record Snowfall and Power Outages"

Mayor Dave Bronson declared a snow emergency in Anchorage, Alaska, due to the unexpected 25.2 inches of snow received since Sunday. The declaration allows for more resources to be allocated to clear the snow, with a best-case timeline of Friday evening for residential streets to be cleared. City crews are working around the clock to plow roads, prioritizing arterial and collector roads first. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities urges patience and caution while traveling, sticking to main roads as much as possible. The city has an expected 84-hour time window to complete a full plowout, and Mayor Bronson expressed confidence in the crews' ability to clear the snow.