First snow forecasted for Matanuska, southern Susitna Valleys

It was just a matter of time when the first flurries would appear, and weather forecasts say that time is now.

In a special statement issued by the National Weather Service Anchorage, rain forecasted for Monday was expected to transition into mixed precipitation by mid-afternoon, and turning to snow in the early evening.

Little to no accumulation was expected at sea-level and light wet accumulation at higher elevations. Specifically, there is potential for up to 3 inches along the upper Hillside of Anchorage and areas along the Glenn Highway northeast of Palmer.

It is early in the season and temperatures have been and are predicted to remain too warm for much snow to stick. According to the statement, snow will stick to unpaved surfaces first, with most roads likely just remaining wet.

The snow is not expected to cause any major transportation issues.

There is no snow forecasted as of this story being published, and the remainder of the week, partly cloudy conditions are expected, with daytime highs in the mid to upper 30s and evening lows dipping into the 20s.