The snowfall came after Anchorage broke the daily record for warmest Dec. 31, with temperatures at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport measuring 46 degrees.

What little snow has fallen in recent weeks has disappeared, leaving inviting surfaces and smooth terrain to explore.

The snow cover in Anchorage and the Chugach is disappearing very quickly. Go out and get it while you can!

Most of Anchorage is currently covered in ice, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to ski.

Winter transformed from time of snow to time of ice.

There were 231 days between the first and last measurable snow fall in the Anchorage region this year. Temperatures have also been significantly below average.

November is usually the second snowiest month in Anchorage, but this year, snow totals are well below average. So far, only about three inches of snow has fallen in the city. November usually sees an average of seven inches by now, with a total of a little more than 13 inches for the month. National Weather Service Meteorologist Dave Snider says total snowfall for the season is also well below normal.