The National Weather Service is bringing online one of the most sophisticated weather observation tools ever — regular people and a mobile app. “This app was actually developed initially to help calibrate radars.”
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Ask a Climatologist: “Astounding” new state temperature record for January
66 degrees at the Annette Island Airport on Sunday, January 14 is the state record for a high temperature anywhere in Alaska in the month of January.
Winter storm warning issued for Juneau, Gustavus and Haines
Eaglecrest Ski Area managers hope the new snow will allow them to operate the upper mountain chairlifts.
Flood zone map expansion affects more Ketchikan property owners
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough has been a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program since 1975. Some borough officials want to explore leaving the program.
Ask a Climatologist: 2017 was hot around the globe, warm in Alaska
2017 was the 13th warmest year on record in Alaska.
Kuskokwim Bay communities seek aid after wind storm
The cities of Platinum and Quinhagak are applying for aid following a high speed wind storm that ripped through the communities days before Christmas.