Fairbanks is the only community in the state with an historical record tracking the “green up” date. And this year, it was right on schedule.
Weather
Ask a Climatologist: April flips the warm switch in Alaska
March was exceptionally cold in Alaska. But in April, almost every part of the state was above normal.
Early morning Earthquake shakes up Southeast Alaska, Yukon
A major earthquake rocked Southeast Alaska and an area of the Yukon on Monday morning. The magnitude 6.2 shaker hit at 4:30 a.m. and was centered near the Haines Highway about 55 miles northwest of Skagway.
Dozens Hospitalized, Several Killed As Tornadoes Hit East Texas
Pictures show destroyed buildings and flipped cars after a tornado hit the small east Texas city of Canton. The National Weather Service reported multiple tornadoes Saturday in northeast Texas.
Ask a Climatologist: Alaska’s lucky winter
If you liked the cold and snow this winter in Alaska, climatologist Brian Brettschneider says don’t get used to it.
DOT artillery defends Thane Road from avalanche threats
Alaska’s Department of Transportation operates a howitzer to protect Thane, a community of about 60 houses 5 miles south of downtown Juneau.