Coastline along town had sheets of ice pushed against it, maybe 20 to 30 yards deep, this has not happened since 2012, 5 years ago.
No sea ice; hunters say it should not be like this today.
Open water interferes with subsistence practices.
South winds blew out most of the sea ice. Going to be bad ice if it refreezes for spring hunt.
3-5-13 Changing sea ice - Unalakleet, Alaska, USA
No Permanent Winter Ice and Early Break Up For Nome
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