Blustery weather returns to Anchorage, with up to 9 inches of snow forecast Wednesday Author: Anchorage Daily News Print article Anchorage could see up to 9 inches of snow starting Wednesday afternoon as a slow-rolling storm hits the area, the National Weather Service said. Snow is expected to continue through early Thursday morning. Areas of the Anchorage Hillside could see 4 to 9 inches of snow, the weather service said. The Anchorage Bowl is expected to see 2 to 5 inches of snow, with more falling on the east side of town. “It’s not going to be snowing really heavily, but it’s going to continue for some time,” said Adam Przepiora, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Anchorage.