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Haze from Canada wildfires coming to Southcentral Alaska this week

Jul 25, 2023

The smoke is from numerous wildfires burning in Canada’s Yukon Territory.

Alaska Public Media

In Anchorage, June’s record heat and little rain ramp up holiday weekend fire risk

Jun 30, 2022

Anchorage saw temperatures spike above 60 degrees every day in June for the first time in recorded history. The city also experienced near record low precipitation: Only 1/10 of an inch of rain fell the entire month.

The worst of Anchorage’s allergy season may be over, two of Alaska’s only ‘pollen hunters’ say

May 18, 2022

This season the birch pollen has been particularly bad. Some people with asthma have had to leave the state. The peak was May 18 when pollen counts were 974 grains per cubic meter.

Smoke may cause unhealthy air quality in Southcentral and Interior Alaska, DEC says

Aug 3, 2021

Parts of Interior and Southcentral Alaska will see poor air quality as a result of wildfires this week, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation warned on Tuesday.

Alaska Public Media

Wildfire smoke from Siberia keeps drifting into Alaska — and may continue to do so for weeks

Jul 30, 2020

A haze visible through Southcentral Alaska on Wednesday was caused by smoke from fires burning in Siberia that began flowing into Alaska in early July.

Seem hazy lately? Smoke from wildfires in Siberia might be what you’re noticing

Jul 6, 2020

Smoke from wildfires in Siberia drifted to Alaska last year as well, according to the National Weather Service, but Alaska already had hazy skies from local wildfires.

Pollen Levels Elevated in Anchorage

Jun 4, 2020

Elevated pollen levels in Anchorage and across Alaska raise questions about changes in respiratory health and the importance of having good air quality during the coronavirus pandemic.

LEO Network

Wildfire smoke drifts back into Anchorage area

Aug 26, 2019

The intensity of the smoke this week will be “hit or miss” depending on winds and fire behavior.

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Temperatures Rise Outside and Inside Buildings

Jul 10, 2019

Our operations and maintenance staff do their best to insure all mechanical systems are functioning properly. But several factors limited their ability to respond, including significant smoke from the Swan Lake wildfire.

LEO Network

Smoke from Alaska wildfire threatens Anchorage's air quality

Jun 29, 2019

Smoke from wildfires in Alaska could cause very unhealthy air quality conditions and low visibility over the weekend in Anchorage, the state's largest city, officials said.

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