Cloud Formations Signal Winter's End in Southern Alaska
• NASA's Terra satellite captured unique cloud formations over the Gulf of Alaska, signaling the end of winter
• Cloud streets and von Kármán vortex streets were observed, indicating atmospheric instability and wind patterns around Unimak Island.
• A polar low southwest of Anchorage brought tropical storm-force winds and snow, highlighting the dynamic weather conditions in the region.
NASA's Terra satellite observes Alaska's winter phenomena
As winter 2026 concluded, southern Alaska showcased remarkable atmospheric phenomena, as observed by NASA's Terra satellite on March 19, 2026.
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