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Anchorage — view east over 4th, 5th and 6th Avenues, Merrill Field and the Chugach Mountains

Anchorage - McKinley Tower - vue vers l'est sur les 4e, 5e et 6e avenues, Merrill Field et les Chugach

🇺🇸 Alaska · United States — Altitude 50 m

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This camera looks east from McKinley Tower across the downtown grid of Anchorage, with the avenues running toward Merrill Field and the snowy Chugach Mountains beyond. It suits anyone wanting a sense of the city's streets and the mountain backdrop before a trip, or simply a view of how the weather is shaping up over Alaska's largest city.

About Anchorage and its setting

Anchorage sits on the Cook Inlet in south-central Alaska and is the state's largest city, home to roughly two in five Alaskans. Its character comes from the surrounding landscape: mountains rise close to the downtown core, and the Chugach range forms the eastern skyline. Merrill Field, a small general aviation airport, lies in the eastern part of the city, which is why bush planes and light aircraft are a regular part of the scene in this direction.

What to watch on the camera

The view reaches across several downtown avenues toward the mountains, so the light and cloud cover on the peaks change noticeably through the day. Long northern summer days mean the scene stays bright late into the evening, while in winter the sun stays low and short, and the snow on the Chugach can look especially sharp in clear conditions. Weather is often the main draw, since cloud, fog and snowfall can alter the view within an hour, depending on the view at any moment.

Practical notes and nearby views

Anchorage has a subarctic climate with cold winters and mild, long summers, and the best time to visit for daylight and hiking is generally May through September. The downtown streets are easy to walk, and the Alaska Railroad depot and Town Square Park are close by. Other cameras in the same area show Town Square Park, the 4th Avenue and D Street crossing, the Alaska Railroad and the 4th Avenue and E Street crossing, which together give a fuller picture of the city centre.

Using the live view

The stream is provided by its owner, Borealis Broadband, and is embedded here with a link back to the source. Local time and current weather are shown alongside the player so you can judge conditions before the picture updates.

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Alaska, United States — 2.2 km

About this camera

What is the weather in Anchorage right now?

The current conditions and the three-day forecast for Anchorage are shown in the weather block next to the live player. They update automatically for this location.

What time is it in Anchorage?

The local time for Anchorage is displayed on this page and follows the city's own clock, which is on Alaska time. The clock updates continuously alongside the camera.

Where exactly is this webcam located?

The camera is on McKinley Tower in downtown Anchorage, looking east across the 4th, 5th and 6th Avenues toward Merrill Field and the Chugach Mountains. The map on this page marks its position.

When is the best time to watch this camera?

Clear days give the best view of the mountains, and long summer evenings are especially bright. In winter, the low sun and snow on the peaks can make the scene striking when skies are clear.

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