Open water over the ocean creates conditions that lead to hoar frost and rime ice. These conditions impact travel and are expected to become more common as ice forms later in Norton Sound.
An unseasonable rain event brought high rainfall and led to high water, especially around noon on August 3rd.
Thunderstorms are unusual in Unalakleet; however, a thunderstorm cell persisted in the area for longer than usual. Hot, dry conditions across Alaska have increased the risk of wildland fire, including that started from lightening strike.
Smoke from the North River fire is impacting outdoor air quality. The ADEC Division of Air Quality has issued an air quality advisory in effect from Tuesday, June 18, 2019 8:00 AM to Friday June 21, 2019 4:00 PM.
Smoke from the South River Hills Fire could be seen from Unalakleet. The fire began approximately 6 miles from the community, and grew from 30 to 160 acres.It was contained by BLM Alaska Fire Service Smokejumers by 11pm on June 9, 2019.
Wildfire smoke visible in Unalakleet.
Passenger experiences usually turbulent conditions on winter flights.
While taking photos this afternoon of the snow ice on various objects near the Native Village of Unalakleet, which was on the approximate order of 4 minutes and with very little wind (playground, grass, powerlines), my hands were cold due to the "wetness" in the air and the ambient air temperature.
Rapid weather change, with snowfall.
A haze surrounding the hills had a distinct smell of burned wood.
Observed fast moving weather system... as quickly as it came it abated.
Unusually wet winter weather activity observed. Traveling in early February (AFE) disrupted travel due to weather conditions.
Commercial and Subsistence Harvest
Allergy season happening sooner
Series of storms contribute to flooding, erosion, infrastructure damage.
3-5-13 Changing sea ice - Unalakleet, Alaska, USA
Sea ice conditions making it difficult for community to harvest seasonal fish.
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