The snow is in the forecast as the city recovers from the earthquake

"It's one of those weekends, boy. Stay at home and listen to Netflix, "said Saturday the Anchorage Fire Chief, Jodie Hettrick, at a press conference.

The National Weather Service has reported wind gusts of up to 40 and 45 mph in the Anchorage Bowl and going up to 60 mph. Hettrick urged residents to secure their belongings and pay attention to falling tree branches.

Winds calmed down in most areas of Anchorage on Sunday morning, but a winter weather advisory was issued for Anchorage, indicating that a light rain would fall in the evening of Sunday at 9:00 am. pm Forecasters forecast snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches, "with maximum amounts at East Anchorage and along the mountains."

Most of the snow is expected to fall overnight and end at the Monday morning rush hour, Anchorage police said in a statement.

Louise Fode, an alert coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said motorists should be very cautious about the usual concerns about driving in the snow.

anyway because of what happened during the earthquake, "said Fode. "Take more time. This is not a usual situation. Please be safe. "