La Nina conditions likely to bring cooler temperatures to Southeast Alaska again this winter
Meteorologists say it’s not uncommon to see two La Nina winters in a row — forecasters call it a “double-dip.”
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Clear skies and a gust of solar wind should make for great aurora viewing in Southeast Alaska this weekend, forecasters say
Even the sky is dressing up for Halloween. The National Weather Service predicts good aurora viewing opportunities across the panhandle this weekend.
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Officials warn of possible landslides on Prince of Wales Island as a strong fall storm heads for Southeast Alaska
The strongest storm is forecast to arrive Friday night, the National Weather Service says in a special weather statement. That could bring high winds with gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour along the outer coast, and even in inside waters near Ketchikan. Rainfall totals are forecast at between three and six inches between Thursday night and Sunday afternoon.
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Late winter snowstorm in Ketchikan wreaks havoc on land and sea
The thick, heavy, wet snow contributed to at least two severe car accidents and sank three boats, officials said.
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Rain, wind batter Southeast Alaska as Craig officials warn against travel on landslide-prone road
Ketchikan was soaked with about 9.5 inches of rain over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to federal meteorologists.
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