After a mild start to December, it’s gotten bitter cold in Haines and Skagway, with temperatures dropping into the teens and single digits. With temperatures far below freezing, snowfall from the weekend is not likely to go anywhere soon.
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Alaska National Guard rescues two men stranded near Nome
Two men were rescued Saturday, Dec. 3, near Nome after being reported overdue from ATV travel out of the community of White Mountain.
Community of Stebbins experiencing ‘water crisis’
The community of Stebbins has been experiencing an ongoing “water crisis” for the better part of this week.
Tornado outbreaks are on the rise, and scientists don’t know why
A new study looks at clusters of tornadoes, like those that hit the Southeast this week. They are costly in lives and insurance payouts.
Alaska fire crews battling blazes in Southeast U.S.
Dozens of Alaska firefighters are battling blazes in the Lower 48, including deadly Tennessee fires that have destroyed or damaged hundreds of buildings.
Video: As glaciers melt, landslide risk increases
One of North America’s biggest landslides occurred in Icy Bay, Alaska in 2015. The slide, and subsequent tsunami were a direct result of the shrinking glaciers in the region.