SD NASA captures wild swirling clouds and rare arctic storm over Alaska
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 10:14 pm
Southern Alaska’s winter finale delivered a spectacular atmospheric display, captured by a NASA satellite. Cold Arctic air flowing over warmer ocean waters created long bands of clouds, swirling vortex patterns, and even a compact polar storm with powerful winds. As the air traveled offshore, it evolved into increasingly complex cloud formations. The result was a dramatic, ever-changing sky that highlighted the raw energy of the season’s end.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 234614.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 234614.htm