NASA captures wild swirling clouds and rare arctic storm over Alaska

ScienceDaily
May 6, 2026, 6:14 pm119 ptsTrending
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…

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