Anchorage Sees August Graupel, Equaling 1997 Snowfall Record

Anchorage, AK, October 5, 2026 —

Anchorage, Alaska, has recorded an unusual weather event with the presence of graupel during the month of August. This meteorological phenomenon has drawn attention as it reportedly matches a snowfall record previously set in 1997.

Graupel, also known as soft hail or snow pellets, consists of opaque, white ice particles. It forms when supercooled water droplets freeze onto falling snowflakes. While graupel can occur in various conditions, its occurrence in August in Anchorage is noteworthy, particularly in its comparison to a past snowfall record.

The summary indicates that the graupel event in August of the current year is comparable to snowfall recorded in August of 1997. The specific date(s) on which the graupel occurred in August were not provided in the summary. Additionally, the duration, intensity, or any specific measurements associated with this graupel event are not detailed.

Similarly, information regarding the exact nature of the 1997 snowfall record—whether it was a specific measurement, a single day’s event, or a cumulative total for the month—is not specified. The summary does not offer details on the broader weather patterns contributing to this occurrence or its potential impact on local residents or infrastructure. Further details concerning the meteorologists or weather services that documented this event were also not included.

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