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 ...
Alaska Public Media20h
Early snowmelt could accelerate Alaska’s wildfire seasons, UAF research says
Analysis of almost a century of Alaska fire weather data shows that many of Alaska’s most extreme wildfire seasons started ...
Newser on MSN23h
Lack of Snowfall Confounds Anchorage
Anchorage has reached a new low in snowfall, shaking up the usual winter activities—including the famed Iditarod Trail Sled ...
Alaska Link22h
Snow sculpture showdown begins as 90th Fur Rondy gets underway
We begin in Anchorage, where Fur Rondy is nearly here. And with this beloved winter event come lots of impressive snow ...
Daily Record8h
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 ...
Alaska Link8h
Missing snowmachiner John Booth found alive in Northwest Arctic Borough
John Booth, a 40-year-old missing snowmachiner, was found alive at Cape Krusenstern after extensive searches. He is receiving ...
Arctic Sea Ice18h
Permafrost Map of Alaska, USA, Version 1
This data set consists of a geo-referenced digital map and attribute data derived from the publication 'Permafrost map of Alaska'. The map is presented at a scale of 1 to 2,500,000 and shows the ...