"We used to have snowmobile races on the ocean ice in front of Elim during the first weekend in April but we cannot have any races this year."
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.
Usually, in March, the Bering Sea ice is reaching its thickest extent. But from the beach in Unalakleet, the full horizon is blue ocean water, punctuated infrequently by lone icebergs.
Heavy spring precipitation leads to strong river flow, sweeping away cabin and fish rack.
We've had so much wind this winter, on the 15th of January, the winds were warm!!!!!!
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.
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.
The storm raises local concerns about food security and preparedness for transportation emergencies.
Three healthy snowfalls with progessively more snow each time.
Koyuk River foze solid by Oct-14 by the 28th there was open water.
Sea ice is here and then disapears.
Unalakleet River goes out early
Spring river ice change - Unalakleet, Alaska, USA
Warm weather has made for unsafe traveling conditions, including a snowmachine race.
11-13-14 Unseasonable warm - Unalakleet, Alaska, USA
There has been a lack of snow in the Golovin area ever since the January 2014 warm spell.
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