Snow — Qaniq (falling), Aniuq (on ground) Qaninguq. – It is snowing Although the Kodiak Archipelago does not receive large quantities of snow, snow cover is present between December and March and remains in the region’s high interior mountains throughout the year. For Alutiiq people, frozen landscapes presented both opportunities and challenges. Winter in the […]
Last week, as most of Alaska joined the cryosphere and became snow-covered, one area again stood out as one of the snowiest places on the planet. Twenty-one highway miles northeast of Thompson Pass, Alaska Department of Transportation workers noted that snow started falling just after midnight on Nov. 8, 2023. By 7 a.m., they measured […]
[content id=”79272″] Using a combination of survey data and laboratory studies, NOAA Fisheries scientists identified starvation as the most likely cause of mass mortality event during the eastern Bering Sea marine heatwave. In 2022, the Alaska snow crab fishery was closed for the first time in history due to a sudden, dramatic decline in adult […]
[content id=”79272″] Anchorage, AK – This week, Mayor Dave Bronson released the revamped Snow & Ice Control Plan to the public. This innovative and robust snow removal plan is aimed at keeping Anchorage residents safe and mobile during adverse weather conditions. The Snow & Ice Control Plan focuses on efficient snow removal, enhanced communication, and […]