National Weather Service

Much of Southcentral Alaska has seen warmer-than-average temperatures and meager snowfall this winter. Meteorologists say it's primarily driven by storms to the west.

A winter storm warning is in effect for the western Kenai Peninsula through Tuesday afternoon. Additional snow accumulation of 4 to 10 inches is expected.

Forecasters are predicting colder-than-normal temperatures for the central Kenai Peninsula this winter. The prediction is driven by recent weather patterns in the Pacific Ocean.

Because of climate change and an expected shift in weather patterns, scientists say it’s difficult to predict this summer’s forecast with accuracy.

Forecasters predict that the Kenai area will experience higher temperatures and normal to less precipitation this winter. Factors taken into consideration include climate trends and this year's El Niño pattern.

As of 11 a.m. Monday, the western coast of the Kenai Peninsula had between 20 to 25 inches of fresh snow. But it's hard to say how those totals compare with historical records.

The advisory went into effect Saturday, Sept. 3, and is scheduled to be in place until Thursday, Sept. 8 at 2:30 p.m.

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