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Big storm hits Alaska as weary residents dig out

Anchorage, snow-weary Cordova hit with what they already have a lot of - deep snow
Mark Thiessen,Rachel D'Oro, The Associated Press

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Weary Alaskans woke up to another big dump of snow on Thursday, adding to what already has been the snowiest period on record in Anchorage and causing more headaches in coastal areas struggling to dig out.

The snow started falling shortly before midnight, and meteorologists warned Anchorage residents the heaviest snowfall — up to 16 inches — could come later Thursday.

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