More and more, scientists rely on traditional ecological knowledge to study climate change.
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Ask a Climatologist: Snow melt around the state is right on schedule
An early melt-out date can make for an especially bad wildfire season, but this year, it’s right on schedule for much of the state.
Ask a Climatologist: The spring equinox doesn’t mark the start of spring
The sun is directly over the equator, giving equal amounts of daylight and darkness around the world.
Ask a Climatologist: A winter of warm temps and decent snow
For climatological winter, Alaska was about seven degrees above normal.
In Western Alaska, there’s water where there should be ice
Last week, social media across Western Alaska lit up as residents posted photos and videos of open water where, normally, there’s ice.
Ask a Climatologist: The connection between sea ice and global weather
In the past, climate models have struggled to connect ocean conditions with what happens in the atmosphere. But two new studies do a much better job describing that link.





