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Long run of “just right” weather in SE Alaska

Long run of “just right” weather in SE Alaska

Thirteen days in a row with highs in the 70s F (21-26 C) (but not hotter) in southeast Alaska is quite notable. This is what just ended in Haines, and close to it in Petersburg and Wrangell. This graph shows the nice consistent dirunal (day-night) pattern of clear weather at Haines. (The data is from the airport, where on the 20th it did not quite make it to 70, but it did at the slightly warmer climate station, so that's where the 13 days is).

Fair Weather

Tomorrow kicks off the Southeast Alaska State Fair in my hometown of Haines. Some people have asked "why Haines, ...
Tightly wound low produces interesting winds in SE Alaska

Tightly wound low produces interesting winds in SE Alaska

Oftentimes the most interesting weather situations are from small-scale storms or processes. In this blog we'll examine one such feature that produced some impressive winds in the northern part of Alaska's panhandle.
Heavy roof snow loads

Heavy roof snow loads

unheated shed with low slope roof on Jan 8.Heated, complex roof with a several issues on 19 ...
Wind and cold, calm and colder

Wind and cold, calm and colder

After a very warm end to 2023, 2024 has taken quite a turn to the cold side in Southeast Alaska, and there are ...
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