Lack of snow forces Alaska’s famous Iditarod race to make ‘difficult but necessary’ change
The race is meant to commemorate and celebrate the history of Alaska and the critical part that sled dogs have played in the ...
Lack of snow north of the Alaska Range prompts Iditarod to move official start to Fairbanks
A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world’s most famous sled dog race to move the start of the Iditarod farther north ...
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Bodies of all 10 victims of Alaska plane crash have been recovered and ID’d, officials say
The bodies of all 10 people who were killed when a regional airline flight crashed off the coast of western Alaska have been ...
Winter Weather Warnings in 9 States as 22 Inches of Snow to Hit
The agency forecasts snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches during this time for areas above 6,000 feet, while areas over 4,000 feet should expect 3 to 6 inches. On Saturday, wind gusts could reach 50 ...
Snow crabs vs king crabs: Know the key differences on the basis of habitat, diet, size and more
Snow crabs and king crabs, though similar in appearance, differ significantly in size, habitat, leg structure, and reproductive characteristics. King ...
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Fairbanks faces high vacancy rate for snow plow mechanics
Fairbanks has a 55% vacancy for heavy duty mechanics and a 11% vacancy rate for operators. Alaska faces a statewide vacancy ...
Winter Storm Warnings for 12 States As 48 Inches of Snow To Hit
Winter weather warnings have been issued in Washington, Colorado, Idaho, California, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, ...
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The World’s Most Absurd Snowfall Records
Alaska’s coastal mountains regularly see huge “snow dumps ... Winters in Valdez mean constant shoveling and plowing, as even moderate storms can bury the town in feet of heavy snow. (Fun fact: ...
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Parks Highway again closed overnight as crews continue clearing avalanche debris north of Cantwell
according to a social media post by the Alaska Department of Transportation of Public Facilities. The road had been open with pilot vehicles through the day. Heavy snow in the area was making for ...
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New series of winter storms lining up to bring more snow and ice to the nation’s midsection
Parts of the Northeast woke up to more than a foot of snow Sunday morning, as a fast-moving winter storm, packing snow, sleet and ice, sped across the ...