Juneau could see snow on Christmas Day but forecasters aren’t sure how much. One forecaster said this seemed to be one more piece of a larger trend toward a more typical Juneau winter.
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White Christmas in the forecast for much of Southeast
Area residents who love a white Christmas will be happy to hear they’ll probably get one – but not until the afternoon. Wes Adkins from the National Weather Service in Juneau said forecasters there are watching a system that should be bringing warm, moist air on top of a cold break, which generally leads to snow.
Operation Santa Claus rescheduled for Slavic delivery
Santa is going to be a little late to a few villages this year. Freezing fog in Bethel this week, and the week before, prevented the Army National Guard from flying their UH-60 Black Hawk to Akiak, Tuluksak, and Grayling to deliver toys and food for Alaska’s 60th Operation Santa Claus.
Volcano in Aleutian Islands erupts again
A volcano in the eastern Aleutian Islands has erupted for the second time in two days prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to issue its highest alert level for aviation.
Ask a Climatologist: Tallying daylight on the darkest day of the year
Above the Arctic circle, there’s no daylight on the solstice. Fairbanks has about 3.5 hours. Anchorage, 5.5 hours and Juneau a bit more than six hours.
Alaska Volcano Observatory lowers Bogoslof volcano aviation alert
A volcano in the eastern Aleutians erupted suddenly Tuesday afternoon. The Alaska Volcano Observatory says several pilots reported seeing an ash cloud about 34,000 feet above Bogoslof volcano.
2 Alaska Airlines flights hit by lightning in Alaska
Two Alaska Airlines flights were struck by lightning Monday, causing them to be removed from service so they could be inspected for any damage.
Snake Lake homesteader hospitalized for cold exposure, other injuries
Mike Branson, 68, made it to East Creek Lodge after a 12 hour trek from the Snake River. He was hospitalized for cold exposure and other injuries. Authorities notified by use of Personal Locator Beacon.
Ask a Climatologist: Is that ice fog or freezing fog?
Ice fog is a cold phenomenon. It has to be way below zero before it can form.
Scientists report Arctic is melting even more rapidly
Government scientists meeting in San Francisco have issued their 2016 report card for the Arctic. Temperatures continue to soar, and sea ice is melting at record rates.