Realizing time was running short, Steele says he thought of the two things many Alaskans would: cold weather gear and his dog, Phil.
Weather
It’s definitely winter in Alaska. Is it chill to go outside?
Juneau’s definition of “frigid” isn’t the same as Fairbanks’ or Kotzebue’s. But one thing unites many Alaskans on a crisp winter day: the burning desire to go outdoors.
Cold weather freezes freight orders for small towns in Southeast Alaska
Below-average temperatures in Southeast Alaska have put a freeze on an important transportation link in the region.
High winds cause damage, closures across Juneau
The National Weather Service in Juneau reported gusts of more than 100 mph in downtown Thursday morning.
Winter cold snap brings added challenges for Juneau’s homeless population
Temperatures in Juneau have been well below the 24-degree average low for January. That makes it tough for the more than 200 homeless people in Juneau.
Should you get an engine heater? Anchorage auto shops and air quality experts say yes.
With temperatures sinking below zero degrees in Anchorage last week, demand for engine block heaters skyrocketed.
Juneau warns residents to check pipes to prevent freezing as temperatures dip
Below-average temperatures across the northern panhandle this weekend could complicate things for Juneau residents.
Frozen pipes mean Y-K Delta residents are back to packing water and using honey buckets
Bethel resident Renee Gregory grew up in a dry cabin with her family in Denali. “When I was a kid, that was my least favorite chore: cleaning the honey bucket.”
Unrest at Aleutian volcano increases, triggering aviation warnings
Ash eruption at Shishaldin Volcano in the Aleutian Islands has intensified, sending an ash cloud 27,000 feet in the air.
Winter storm warning issued for snow in Juneau, with cold temperatures expected later this week
The National Weather Service says as much as 9 inches of snow is expected through Monday night, and temperatures may dip into the single digits later this week.