Gov. Mike Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration after flooding from ice jams and snowmelt hit several communities over the weekend.
Weather
Alaska sends firefighters, air tanker to help with Alberta’s ‘unprecedented’ early wildfire season
A state forestry spokesperson said the spring deployment is very unusual.
Almost 2 dozen human-caused fires mark the start of Alaska wildfire season
Fire managers are encouraging Alaskans to be careful with possible ignition sources, such as chainsaws or ATVs.
This year’s El Niño weather pattern could mean more storms for southern Alaska
High altitude winds like the jet stream are weaker in the summer, so the effects won’t be noticeable until later this year.
Nenana Ice Classic ends a day after tripod’s fall
People who guessed the correct time on their tickets will split a jackpot of over $222,000.
Alaska farmers worry about poor harvest as cool weather delays planting
April’s cool temperatures delayed breakup and greenup.