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Why is it so cold in Glennallen?

The question in the title came to me in an email, but for every email I get there are probably hundreds asking the ...

The power of the sun

Although the world apparently did not end on Dec 21, 2012 the date triggers strong feelings for most Alaskans ...
Signs of Spring in Alaska

Signs of Spring in Alaska

We're a few days into Spring, at least according to astronomers. Last Wednesday (3/20) was the Vernal (Spring) equinox--equal night, equal day. While the flowers may be blooming many places in the Lower 48, such traditional signs of spring are a long way off here in the frozen north. But here are a few signs of the season for this equinox time of year in Alaska:
Are you SAD yet?

Are you SAD yet?

Everybody is different, but the reduced light in the North and the gloomy weather in many parts of Alaska at this ...
Why does the snow sparkle so?

Why does the snow sparkle so?

Lately around here we've been blessed with decent snow cover. A nice change from the last two winters. Nice fresh show that stays fresh thanks to lack of warm surges. To add to the beautiful scene, the snow has had lots of sparkles of light reflecting off the surface from the bright moon or nearby lights (there's plenty of time to see this with days still solstice short).
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