Anchorage Alaska Snow Totals Reach Record-Breaking Levels, Causing Roofs to Collapse

While the north-central portions of the nation have seen snowfall amounts that have largely fallen well below the historical average this winter, Anchorage, Alaska snow totals have been taking it on the chin.

On the other side of the country, New England is also looking to see favorable conditions for winter sports enthusiasts heading into the weekend. Here is a look at where the snow is actually falling in the U.S.

Anchorage, Alaska Could See Record-Breaking Snowfall This Winter

Nobody has ever accused Alaska of not producing enough snow. However, this winter's amounts have been even higher than usual.

The major city of Anchorage, Alaska snow totals typically averages about 6.5 feet every winter. The city in the south-central corner of the state hit 8.3 feet on Monday, the earliest in the season that it has ever reached this level.