In Anchorage, Alaska, the spring of 2024 has been relatively normal temperature-wise, with a slightly cooler May contributing to the third-longest stretch of sub-60 degree days in over 70 years, ending nearly two weeks later than usual on May 25. Despite this, National Weather Service climate researcher Brian Brettschneider notes that this spring, and recent springs in general, have been warmer than historical averages. Globally, the 12 months from June 2023 to May 2024 have been the warmest on record, likely the warmest in thousands of years. Looking ahead, the climate outlook for Alaska suggests temperatures close to normal, with a trend towards above normal, although an anticipated La Niña could lead to a cooler, wetter summer.