winter weather

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.

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.

Many across the central peninsula were surprised to see snowy conditions outside Thursday morning. Area grocery shoppers shared their thoughts about the unexpected snowfall and their anticipations for the coming winter.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly met in special session Friday afternoon to address the recent disaster declaration. Borough mayor Charlie Pierce…