The text reports on the unseasonably warm weather in Ruby, Alaska, which has caused the ice on the Yukon River to be too thin for travel. The author notes that even snowmobile trails are not yet usable, and there is concern that the warm weather may prevent travel on the river for Thanksgiving. The observation is attributed to Ed Sarten, a Natural Resource Technician for the Ruby Tribal Council.

Observation: It has been exceptionally warm last few days with a little rain. We cannot travel on the Yukon River yet as ice is too thin. Sno go trails are not good yet, and there's the possibility that we may not be able to travel on the river for Thanksgiving if the warm weather holds. Ed Sarten, Ruby Tribal Council, Natural Resource Technician