Tarps and blankets, and heat sinks made out of buckets of water can minimize frost damage to plants and vegetables.
Weather
Stormy weather diverts three Sitka cruise ships
Gale-force winds and high seas on the outer coast are keeping about 4,500 cruise ship travelers from seeing Sitka this week.
High wind warning in effect for Southcentral Alaska
The first large storm of the season is expected to hit Southcentral Alaska later today, peaking overnight and early Wednesday.
National Weather Service issues flood advisory for Juneau
The National Weather Service in Juneau issues a flood advisory around Mendenhall Lake and river in the central channels until 3:45 a.m. Friday.
High winds send cruise ship toward Haines, away from Skagway
Thousands of unexpected visitors made a stop in Haines today, when an unscheduled cruise ship docked in town this Tuesday morning. The boat was headed for Skagway, but high winds caused a change of plans. The ferry dock is crowded and the wind is strong. It’s a reminder of why the Crown Princess is stopped in Haines and not Skagway. Some passengers walk back and forth to town. Others wait nearby, while tour operators mingle with the crowd.
Friday mudslide blocked Glacier Highway near mile 21
A mudslide blocked the road near mile 21 of the Glacier highway Friday. A DOT spokesman said there could be more slides as the rainy season progresses.