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Nov 27 2019

After months of drought, Chignik Lagoon’s wells have finally filled with water

By Tyler Thompson, KDLG - Dillingham | Aleutians, Environment, Public Safety, Southwest, Weather

The Alaska Peninsula community of Chignik Lagoon was put on a boil water notice in July. By August, the wells were dry.

By Tyler Thompson, KDLG - Dillingham | November 27, 2019 3:16 pm

Nov 27 2019

This map shows a storm inbound for the Northwest Arctic, with the color field representing wind speed. (Graphic courtesy of Rick Thoman)

Heavy storms set to hit Northwest Arctic will likely disrupt fragile sea ice

By Wesley Early, KOTZ - Kotzebue | Environment, Northwest, Oceans, Weather

While the storms are nothing new for this time of year, they are likely to disrupt sea ice in the region, which is forming at a much slower rate due to an abnormally warm year.

By Wesley Early, KOTZ - Kotzebue | November 27, 2019 11:21 am

Nov 26 2019

Ketchikan Creek swells after heavy rains late last week. (Photo by Eric Stone/KRBD)

Heavy rains prompt flooding concerns for Ketchikan less than a month after drought ends

By Eric Stone, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Energy & Mining, Environment, Southeast, Weather

The National Weather Service says Ketchikan has gotten more than 21 inches of rain this month. And the fact that the rain came so quickly presents its own challenges.

By Eric Stone, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 26, 2019 3:29 pm

Nov 21 2019

Metlakatla, which depends on water, has moved quickly to accommodate the realities of drought

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Community, Environment, Local Government, Science & Tech, Southeast, Weather

Following a season of drought, the Southeast Alaska community of Metlakatla is navigating a different relationship with water, like a number of other places in the region.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 21, 2019 6:01 am

Nov 19 2019

Juneau expecting a one-two punch of rainstorms this week

By Ryan Cunningham, KTOO | Juneau, Southeast, Weather

Because of a higher risk of landslides, the City and Borough of Juneau has temporarily closed the Flume Trail.

By Ryan Cunningham, KTOO | November 19, 2019 3:29 pm

Nov 14 2019

Rains erase last of ‘severe drought’ in Southeast as conditions improve statewide

By Eric Stone, KRBD - Ketchikan | Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Environment, Weather

Rains throughout October and November mean Southeast Alaska is finally out of “severe drought.”

By Eric Stone, KRBD - Ketchikan | November 14, 2019 10:22 am

Oct 31 2019

After a prolonged drought, depleted Southeast Alaska hydroelectric lakes are still recovering

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK - Petersburg | Environment, Southeast, Weather

Some Southeast Alaska communities were forced to rely on diesel power for an extended time after drought diminished reservoir levels.

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK - Petersburg | October 31, 2019 2:33 pm

Oct 29 2019

Coast Guard weighs dropping radio-based NAVTEX system to communicate with mariners

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | 2 Alaska, Federal Government, Fisheries, Military, Science & Tech, Weather

But mariners are urging Coast Guard officials to keep the free, low-tech service rather than switch over to subscription-based satellites.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | October 29, 2019 4:30 pm

Oct 25 2019

New UAF climate report highlights rapidly changing Alaska ecosystems

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Environment, Nation & World, Science & Tech, University of Alaska, Weather

The report says that Alaska has been breaking so many climate records over the last five years, it suggests the state has crossed a threshold into increasingly rapid ecosystem changes.

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | October 25, 2019 3:44 pm

Oct 23 2019

Windy, wet weather hits coastal Alaska

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Juneau, Southeast, Transportation, Weather

Gale warnings and small craft advisories were in effect for inside and coastal waters.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | October 23, 2019 5:02 pm

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After months of drought, Chignik Lagoon’s wells have finally filled with water

Heavy storms set to hit Northwest Arctic will likely disrupt fragile sea ice

Heavy rains prompt flooding concerns for Ketchikan less than a month after drought ends

Metlakatla, which depends on water, has moved quickly to accommodate the realities of drought

Juneau expecting a one-two punch of rainstorms this week

Rains erase last of ‘severe drought’ in Southeast as conditions improve statewide

After a prolonged drought, depleted Southeast Alaska hydroelectric lakes are still recovering

Coast Guard weighs dropping radio-based NAVTEX system to communicate with mariners

New UAF climate report highlights rapidly changing Alaska ecosystems

Windy, wet weather hits coastal Alaska

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