Good bone-chilling morning! It is the coldest morning of the season in North Pole this morning. After a high on Monday of 24 below zero, we are currently sitting at 36 below zero and haven't budged in the last few hours. With clear skies, we are definitely in the deep freeze!
Temperatures should begin to moderate somewhat by Thursday. Instead of highs between 20 and 30 below zero, we should see highs around zero. While you may think that this is not that significant, it is! When you warm up 20 to 30 degrees, you definitely can feel the difference.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 36 below zero
Skies: Clear
BP: 30.12 and steady
DP: -34.7
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 10:16 a.m.
Sunset: 3:02 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Clear and cold with patchy ice fog. Partly cloudy. Highs 20 to 30 below...except to 5 below in the hills. Light winds.
Tonight...Clear and cold with patchy ice fog. Lows 25 to 35 below...except to 10 below in the hills. Light winds.
Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs 15 to 25 below...except to 5 above in the hills. Light winds.
Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 30 below...except near zero in the hills. Light winds.
Thursday...Increasing clouds. Highs zero to 10 below. Light winds.
Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 above.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 above.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Monday, November 29th
Good morning! Last week was certainly a long one with the freezing rain and icy roads. I'm happy to say that is behind us and we are now settling into a week of below zero temperatures. I find it quite amazing that one week ago today we were sitting at 32.5 degrees above zero and at this very moment we are 55 degrees colder!
This week looks rather tranquil in comparison of last week. We should see partly cloudy skies through Thursday with highs between 10 and 20 below zero and lows between 20 and 35 below zero. Bundle up and be sure to plug in your car!
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 23 degrees below zero
Skies: Clear
BP: 30.11 and steady
DP: -24.3
Winds: Calm or my anemometer is still frozen
Sunrise: 10:13 a.m.
Sunset: 3:05 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Partly cloudy. Some flurries this morning. Highs 10 to 15 below...except around zero on the hills. Light winds.
Tonight...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 30 below. Coldest in valleys. Light winds.
Tuesday...Partly cloudy. Highs 10 to 20 below. Light winds.
Tuesday Night...Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 30 below. Light winds.
Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs 10 to 20 below. Light winds.
Wednesday Night...Mostly clear. Lows near 25 below.
Thursday...Partly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near zero.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs near zero.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near zero.
This week looks rather tranquil in comparison of last week. We should see partly cloudy skies through Thursday with highs between 10 and 20 below zero and lows between 20 and 35 below zero. Bundle up and be sure to plug in your car!
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 23 degrees below zero
Skies: Clear
BP: 30.11 and steady
DP: -24.3
Winds: Calm or my anemometer is still frozen
Sunrise: 10:13 a.m.
Sunset: 3:05 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Partly cloudy. Some flurries this morning. Highs 10 to 15 below...except around zero on the hills. Light winds.
Tonight...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 30 below. Coldest in valleys. Light winds.
Tuesday...Partly cloudy. Highs 10 to 20 below. Light winds.
Tuesday Night...Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 30 below. Light winds.
Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs 10 to 20 below. Light winds.
Wednesday Night...Mostly clear. Lows near 25 below.
Thursday...Partly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near zero.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs near zero.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near zero.
Friday, November 26, 2010
The Day After
Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and had lots of good food and fun. Here in the Interior, we survived the freezing rain and icy roads. In fact, this rain event was the worst since 1936!
I was just checking the DOT website (http://511.alaska.gov/alaska511/mappingcomponent) for road conditions. As of 8:00 a.m., travel is not advised in the greater Fairbanks area. There were several accidents noted on the map, as well. So, if you decide to get out and about, please take it slow and be very careful.
We did have some snow over the last 24 hours. I have not measured, but I would guess it would be close to 1 1/2 to 2 inches. The NWS is predicting a few snow showers for today and by the weekend, it will be much colder.
Current Conditions at 8:00 a.m.:
Temperature: 22 degrees
Skies: Light Snow
BP: 29.80 and steady
RH: 90%
Wind: Calm
Sunrise: 10:04 a.m.
Sunset: 3:12 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Highs 15 to 25. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Lows zero to 5 below. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers in the morning. Scattered flurries after noon. Highs around zero. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night...Decreasing clouds. Scattered flurries. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows 10 to 20 below. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday...Patchy morning fog. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs around 5 below. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Monday...Cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near zero.
Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Thursday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 above.
I was just checking the DOT website (http://511.alaska.gov/alaska511/mappingcomponent) for road conditions. As of 8:00 a.m., travel is not advised in the greater Fairbanks area. There were several accidents noted on the map, as well. So, if you decide to get out and about, please take it slow and be very careful.
We did have some snow over the last 24 hours. I have not measured, but I would guess it would be close to 1 1/2 to 2 inches. The NWS is predicting a few snow showers for today and by the weekend, it will be much colder.
Current Conditions at 8:00 a.m.:
Temperature: 22 degrees
Skies: Light Snow
BP: 29.80 and steady
RH: 90%
Wind: Calm
Sunrise: 10:04 a.m.
Sunset: 3:12 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Highs 15 to 25. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Lows zero to 5 below. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers in the morning. Scattered flurries after noon. Highs around zero. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night...Decreasing clouds. Scattered flurries. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows 10 to 20 below. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday...Patchy morning fog. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs around 5 below. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Monday...Cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near zero.
Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Thursday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 above.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The End is Even Closer (Just Not as Close as I Thought)
6:20 p.m. Update from the NWS:
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT FOR FREEZING RAIN
A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. OCCASIONAL FREEZING RAIN AND DENSE FOG WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING. ADDITIONAL ICE ACCUMULATION WILL BE LESS THAN ONE TENTH OF AN INCH. THE FREEZING RAIN WILL CHANGE TO SNOW LATE THIS EVENING.
DRIVING CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN VERY DANGEROUS THIS EVENING. ROAD SURFACES IN SOME AREAS ARE EXTREMELY SLICK. WATER IS PONDING IN LOW SPOTS OF SOME ROADS MAKING DEEP PUDDLES THAT WILL FREEZE LATE TONIGHT. SLUSH IN PARKING LOTS WILL FREEZE LATE TONIGHT AS WELL.
ICE HAS ACCUMULATED ON TREE BRANCHES IN SOME AREAS AND COULD LEAD TO DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT FOR FREEZING RAIN
A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. OCCASIONAL FREEZING RAIN AND DENSE FOG WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING. ADDITIONAL ICE ACCUMULATION WILL BE LESS THAN ONE TENTH OF AN INCH. THE FREEZING RAIN WILL CHANGE TO SNOW LATE THIS EVENING.
DRIVING CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN VERY DANGEROUS THIS EVENING. ROAD SURFACES IN SOME AREAS ARE EXTREMELY SLICK. WATER IS PONDING IN LOW SPOTS OF SOME ROADS MAKING DEEP PUDDLES THAT WILL FREEZE LATE TONIGHT. SLUSH IN PARKING LOTS WILL FREEZE LATE TONIGHT AS WELL.
ICE HAS ACCUMULATED ON TREE BRANCHES IN SOME AREAS AND COULD LEAD TO DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES.
The End is in Sight
Winter Storm Warning Continues until 6:00 p.m.
Dense Fog Advisory until 10:00 a.m.
After two days of rain and freezing rain, the end is in sight. We should see periods of freezing rain today mixing with snow this afternoon. Tonight we will see some snow showers. Areas north and west of Fairbanks could see up to 2 inches of snow.
Thanksgiving Day will be cooler than the past few days. Highs should top out in the 20's with snow likely. According to the NWS, we could see 1 to 2 inches of snow.
By the weekend, temperatures begin to plummet to below zero for lows and around zero for highs.
Current Conditions at 7:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 32.2 degrees
Skies: Light Drizzle/Fog
BP: 29.17 and falling
RH: 94%
Winds: Anemometer is still frozen
Sunrise: 9:57 a.m.
Sunset: 3:17 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Periods of freezing rain...becoming mixed with snow in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Areas of dense fog in the morning reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less. Highs 30 to 35. Light winds.
Tonight...Snow likely north and west of Fairbanks with snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. A chance of snow elsewhere. Lows 20 to 25. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph developing.
Thanksgiving Day...Snow likely. Snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. Highs around 20. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Lows around 5 above. West winds around 15 mph.
Friday...Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Highs around 10 above. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Saturday...Cloudy. Highs near 5 above.
Saturday Night...Cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 below.
Dense Fog Advisory until 10:00 a.m.
After two days of rain and freezing rain, the end is in sight. We should see periods of freezing rain today mixing with snow this afternoon. Tonight we will see some snow showers. Areas north and west of Fairbanks could see up to 2 inches of snow.
Thanksgiving Day will be cooler than the past few days. Highs should top out in the 20's with snow likely. According to the NWS, we could see 1 to 2 inches of snow.
By the weekend, temperatures begin to plummet to below zero for lows and around zero for highs.
Current Conditions at 7:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 32.2 degrees
Skies: Light Drizzle/Fog
BP: 29.17 and falling
RH: 94%
Winds: Anemometer is still frozen
Sunrise: 9:57 a.m.
Sunset: 3:17 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Periods of freezing rain...becoming mixed with snow in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Areas of dense fog in the morning reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less. Highs 30 to 35. Light winds.
Tonight...Snow likely north and west of Fairbanks with snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. A chance of snow elsewhere. Lows 20 to 25. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph developing.
Thanksgiving Day...Snow likely. Snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. Highs around 20. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Lows around 5 above. West winds around 15 mph.
Friday...Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Highs around 10 above. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Saturday...Cloudy. Highs near 5 above.
Saturday Night...Cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 below.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Freezing Rain Continues
Woll Road by Badger Road Elementary School
Staying off the roads is recommended!6:20 p.m. Update from the National Weather Service:
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST WEDNESDAY FOR FREEZING RAIN
FREEZING RAIN CONTINUES TO FALL OVER THE MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY AND IN THE FAIRBANKS AREA, FREEZING ON CONTACT WITH ROAD SURFACES. ROADS ARE EXTREMELY ICY AND DRIVING CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO BE DANGEROUS. FOG IS REDUCING VISIBILITIES AT TIMES TO ONE QUARTER OF A MILE. MELTING SNOW AND RAIN ARE ALSO CAUSING PONDING OF WATER ALONG SOME ROADWAYS. TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN AROUND FREEZING AND RAIN WILL CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT.
Tuesday, November 23rd
Alaska State Troopers and the DOT are strongly encouraging drivers to stay off the roads!
Winter Storm Warning extended until Wednesday, November 24th 6:00 p.m.!
National Weather Service Update:
FREEZING RAIN IS FALLING OVER THE MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY AND IN THE FAIRBANKS AREA...FREEZING ON CONTACT WITH MANY ROAD SURFACES. ROADS ARE EXTREMELY ICY AND DRIVING CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO BE DANGEROUS. TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN AROUND FREEZING AND RAIN WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON.
Current Conditions at 10:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 32.5 degrees
Skies: Light Freezing Rain
BP: 29.65 and falling
RH: 93%
Winds: My anemometer is frozen
Sunrise: 9:54 a.m.
Sunset: 3:20 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Freezing rain. Areas of fog. Highs near 35. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight...Freezing rain. Areas of fog. Lows 25 to 30. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday...Freezing rain diminishing in the afternoon. Highs 25 to 30. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 20. Southwest winds 10 mph.
Thanksgiving Day...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs around 20 but falling through the day. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 5 above.
Friday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 10 above.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 below.
Saturday...Cloudy. Highs near 5 above.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 20 below.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 below.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Winter Storm Warning Continues!
The latest from the NWS:
Winter Storm Warning continues until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 23rd!
...UNUSUAL WINTERTIME RAINFALL TO PERSIST THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
AN EXTREMELY WARM AND MOIST AIR MASS MOVING AROUND A LARGE HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER THE NORTH PACIFIC WILL CONTINUE TO BRING WIDESPREAD RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN TO INTERIOR ALASKA.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS EXCEEDING ONE INCH ARE POSSIBLE IN FAIRBANKS AND THE REMAINDER OF THE CENTRAL INTERIOR THROUGH WEDNESDAY. THIS AMOUNT OF RAIN IS EXPECTED TO RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT COMPACTING AND MELTING OF THE LOCAL SNOW PACK OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS.
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT RUNOFF FROM RAIN AND MELTING SNOW WILL CAUSE PONDING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS AND OTHER POOR DRAINAGE AREAS AND LOW SPOTS. SIGNIFICANT OVERFLOW IS ALSO EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ON LAKES AND RIVERS...AND SOME SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS MAY EXPERIENCE ELEVATED WATER LEVELS.
COOLER AIR WILL SLOWLY FILTER IN TO THE REGION ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THE RAIN IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE BACK TO SNOW.
THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENT FOR INTERIOR ALASKA. RAIN DURING THE WINTER IN FAIRBANKS IS UNUSUAL...BUT WHEN IT DOES OCCUR AMOUNTS ARE TYPICALLY VERY LIGHT. HOWEVER...RAIN AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF A QUARTER INCH OF RAIN...EVEN OVER SEVERAL DAYS...ANYTIME BETWEEN MID-NOVEMBER AND EARLY APRIL ARE EXTREMELY RARE. THE LAST TIME FAIRBANKS HAD THAT MUCH RAIN DURING THE WINTER WAS IN FEBRUARY 2003...WHEN 0.29 INCHES OF RAIN FELL BETWEEN THE 8TH AND 10TH. THE ONLY OCCURRENCE DURING THE SECOND HALF OF NOVEMBER OF SO MUCH RAIN WAS ON NOVEMBER 24 1936...WHEN 0.42 INCHES OF RAIN FELL. THE GREATEST WINTER RAINFALL OF RECORD IN FAIRBANKS OCCURRED ON JANUARY 20 1937...WHEN AN AMAZING 0.99 INCHES OF RAIN FELL ON TOP OF THE 25 INCHES OF SNOW THAT HAD FALLEN ON THE TWO PREVIOUS DAYS.
IT IS LIKELY THAT OVER AN INCH OF RAIN WILL FALL IN FAIRBANKS BEFORE THE RAIN CHANGES BACK TO SNOW WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Winter Storm Warning continues until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 23rd!
...UNUSUAL WINTERTIME RAINFALL TO PERSIST THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
AN EXTREMELY WARM AND MOIST AIR MASS MOVING AROUND A LARGE HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER THE NORTH PACIFIC WILL CONTINUE TO BRING WIDESPREAD RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN TO INTERIOR ALASKA.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS EXCEEDING ONE INCH ARE POSSIBLE IN FAIRBANKS AND THE REMAINDER OF THE CENTRAL INTERIOR THROUGH WEDNESDAY. THIS AMOUNT OF RAIN IS EXPECTED TO RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT COMPACTING AND MELTING OF THE LOCAL SNOW PACK OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS.
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT RUNOFF FROM RAIN AND MELTING SNOW WILL CAUSE PONDING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS AND OTHER POOR DRAINAGE AREAS AND LOW SPOTS. SIGNIFICANT OVERFLOW IS ALSO EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ON LAKES AND RIVERS...AND SOME SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS MAY EXPERIENCE ELEVATED WATER LEVELS.
COOLER AIR WILL SLOWLY FILTER IN TO THE REGION ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THE RAIN IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE BACK TO SNOW.
THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENT FOR INTERIOR ALASKA. RAIN DURING THE WINTER IN FAIRBANKS IS UNUSUAL...BUT WHEN IT DOES OCCUR AMOUNTS ARE TYPICALLY VERY LIGHT. HOWEVER...RAIN AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF A QUARTER INCH OF RAIN...EVEN OVER SEVERAL DAYS...ANYTIME BETWEEN MID-NOVEMBER AND EARLY APRIL ARE EXTREMELY RARE. THE LAST TIME FAIRBANKS HAD THAT MUCH RAIN DURING THE WINTER WAS IN FEBRUARY 2003...WHEN 0.29 INCHES OF RAIN FELL BETWEEN THE 8TH AND 10TH. THE ONLY OCCURRENCE DURING THE SECOND HALF OF NOVEMBER OF SO MUCH RAIN WAS ON NOVEMBER 24 1936...WHEN 0.42 INCHES OF RAIN FELL. THE GREATEST WINTER RAINFALL OF RECORD IN FAIRBANKS OCCURRED ON JANUARY 20 1937...WHEN AN AMAZING 0.99 INCHES OF RAIN FELL ON TOP OF THE 25 INCHES OF SNOW THAT HAD FALLEN ON THE TWO PREVIOUS DAYS.
IT IS LIKELY THAT OVER AN INCH OF RAIN WILL FALL IN FAIRBANKS BEFORE THE RAIN CHANGES BACK TO SNOW WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Monday, November 22nd
WINTER STORM WARNING continues in effect until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.
AN EXTREMELY WARM AND MOIST AIR MASS...MOVING AROUND A LARGE HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER THE NORTH PACIFIC...WILL BRING PERIODS OF RAIN THROUGH TUESDAY. EVEN THOUGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE SLIGHTLY ABOVE FREEZING IN MANY AREAS...RAIN WILL RAPIDLY FREEZE ON EXPOSED SURFACES. DRIVING CONDITIONS WILL BECOME EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
Current Conditions at 5:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 28 degrees
Skies: Freezing Drizzle
BP: 29.96 and falling
RH: 94%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:51 a.m.
Sunset: 3:23 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from NWS:
Today...Freezing rain and areas of fog. Highs around 35. East winds to 10 mph.
Tonight...Periods of freezing rain and areas of fog. Lows 30 to 35. Light winds.
Tuesday...Periods of freezing rain and areas of fog. Highs around 35. Light winds.
Tuesday Night...Cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows 30 to 35. East winds to 10 mph.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 35. East winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light.
Wednesday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 15.
Thanksgiving Day...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Thursday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 below.
Friday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near zero.
Friday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 15 below.
Saturday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 10 below.
Saturday Night...Cloudy. Lows near 20 below.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 below.
AN EXTREMELY WARM AND MOIST AIR MASS...MOVING AROUND A LARGE HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER THE NORTH PACIFIC...WILL BRING PERIODS OF RAIN THROUGH TUESDAY. EVEN THOUGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE SLIGHTLY ABOVE FREEZING IN MANY AREAS...RAIN WILL RAPIDLY FREEZE ON EXPOSED SURFACES. DRIVING CONDITIONS WILL BECOME EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
Current Conditions at 5:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 28 degrees
Skies: Freezing Drizzle
BP: 29.96 and falling
RH: 94%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:51 a.m.
Sunset: 3:23 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from NWS:
Today...Freezing rain and areas of fog. Highs around 35. East winds to 10 mph.
Tonight...Periods of freezing rain and areas of fog. Lows 30 to 35. Light winds.
Tuesday...Periods of freezing rain and areas of fog. Highs around 35. Light winds.
Tuesday Night...Cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows 30 to 35. East winds to 10 mph.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 35. East winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light.
Wednesday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 15.
Thanksgiving Day...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Thursday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 below.
Friday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near zero.
Friday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 15 below.
Saturday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 10 below.
Saturday Night...Cloudy. Lows near 20 below.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 below.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Winter Storm Warning!
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM AKST TUESDAY FOR FREEZING RAIN...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR FREEZING RAIN...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM AKST TUESDAY.
THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
AN EXTREMELY WARM AND MOIST AIR MASS...MOVING AROUND A LARGE HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER THE NORTH PACIFIC WILL BRING STEADY RAIN STARTING EARLY MONDAY. EVEN THOUGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE SLIGHTLY ABOVE FREEZING IN MANY AREAS...RAIN WILL RAPIDLY FREEZE ON EXPOSED SURFACES. DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD BECOME EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR FREEZING RAIN...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM AKST TUESDAY.
THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
AN EXTREMELY WARM AND MOIST AIR MASS...MOVING AROUND A LARGE HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER THE NORTH PACIFIC WILL BRING STEADY RAIN STARTING EARLY MONDAY. EVEN THOUGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE SLIGHTLY ABOVE FREEZING IN MANY AREAS...RAIN WILL RAPIDLY FREEZE ON EXPOSED SURFACES. DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD BECOME EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
Friday, November 19, 2010
November 19th Snow Total
Okay, I stand corrected and am in total shock. If you read my last post, I thought that our snow total from last night's storm would be well under 1 inch. After I sent my husband out into the cold to measure, he came back in with his report. Are you ready for this? It was a whopping 1.8 inches! I would have NEVER guessed it would have been that much. Oh, well! Happy Friday!!!!
TGIF, November 19th
Good morning and it's Friday! If you are in the Fairbanks area, the UAF Nanooks will be taking on Northern Michigan University in hockey at the Carlson Center tonight. It starts at 7:30 p.m. Nanook hockey is always a lot of fun!
We are starting the morning off with mostly cloudy skies. We did not get as much snow as some parts of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. It really didn't even begin to snow until late afternoon here in North Pole. While I have not taken a measurement, my guess is we had well under an inch.
Today, we will continue to see cloudy skies with highs in the upper teens. The NWS is still calling for highs around 30 or 35 on both Saturday and Sunday. Hopefully, we will not see the warm up and it will stay well below freezing.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 9 degrees
Skies: Mostly Cloudy
BP: 30.45 and steady
RH: 86%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:41 a.m.
Sunset: 3:31 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Cloudy. Highs around 20. Light winds.
Tonight...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows 15 to 20. Light winds.
Saturday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs 25 to 30. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Cloudy. Lows around 20. Light winds.
Sunday...Cloudy. Highs 30 to 35. Light winds.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 20.
Monday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Monday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 20.
Tuesday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Tuesday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 5 above.
Wednesday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Wednesday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near zero.
Thanksgiving Day...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 5 above.
We are starting the morning off with mostly cloudy skies. We did not get as much snow as some parts of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. It really didn't even begin to snow until late afternoon here in North Pole. While I have not taken a measurement, my guess is we had well under an inch.
Today, we will continue to see cloudy skies with highs in the upper teens. The NWS is still calling for highs around 30 or 35 on both Saturday and Sunday. Hopefully, we will not see the warm up and it will stay well below freezing.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 9 degrees
Skies: Mostly Cloudy
BP: 30.45 and steady
RH: 86%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:41 a.m.
Sunset: 3:31 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Cloudy. Highs around 20. Light winds.
Tonight...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows 15 to 20. Light winds.
Saturday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs 25 to 30. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Cloudy. Lows around 20. Light winds.
Sunday...Cloudy. Highs 30 to 35. Light winds.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 20.
Monday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Monday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 20.
Tuesday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Tuesday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 5 above.
Wednesday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Wednesday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near zero.
Thanksgiving Day...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 5 above.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thursday, November 18th
Good morning! It has warmed up and it looks like we may have some snow on the way. Areas to the North and East of Fairbanks are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6:00 a.m. Friday. Snow totals could reach between 2 and 5 inches with the heaviest amounts in those North and East areas of the borough. Either way, it should make for a beautiful day!
With the weekend approaching, it appears that we will still have highs between 25 and 30 on Saturday and on Sunday a chance of snow coming into the picture. As it stands now, there is no mention of any cold air coming into our area throughout the 7 day forecast period. It seems that it will remain rather mild (by Alaskan standards).
Insight to Fairbanks Climate courtesy of Wikipedia:
Fairbanks' climate is usually classified as subarctic with long, bitterly cold winters, and short, warm summers, in which much of the annual precipitation falls. In Fairbanks, winter lasts from late September/early October until late April/early May. October thru January are the snowiest, and snow is limited from February to May. On average, the season's first snow falls in Fairbanks on September 21 and the first inch of snow accumulates by October 8. The snow pack is established by October 18, on average, and remains until May.
Snow occasionally arrives early and in large amounts. On September 13, 1992, 8 inches of snow fell in the city, bending trees still laden with fall leaves. That September also was one of the snowiest on record, as 24 inches fell, compared to an average of 2.2 inches in the month.
Average winter low temperatures range from −15 °F to −25 °F, but extremes can range from 50 °F to −60 °F. In summer, temperatures typically range between 70 °F and 50 °F. Fairbanks did not record a 90 °F temperature between 1994 and 2009.
The highest recorded temperature in Fairbanks was 99 °F, while the lowest was −66 °F. The warmest year in Fairbanks was 1981, when the average annual temperature was 32.0 °F. The coldest year was 1956, which averaged a low of 21.3 °F.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 4 degrees above zero
Skies: Cloudy
BP: 30.43 and falling
RH: 81%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:37 a.m.
Sunset: 3:34 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Cloudy. Snow north of Fairbanks spreading south. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches...heaviest north and east of Fairbanks. Patchy fog. Highs 10 to 25. Southwest winds to 15 mph.
Tonight...Cloudy. Periods of snow in the evening...then scattered snow showers after midnight. Patchy fog. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Total snow accumulation 2 to 5 inches...heaviest north and east of Fairbanks. Lows zero to 10 above. Southwest winds to 10 mph.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers in the morning. Patchy fog. Highs 10 to 20. Light winds.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 15 above. Light winds.
Saturday...Cloudy. Highs 25 to 30. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 10.
Sunday...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 20.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Monday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 10.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Tuesday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 5 above.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10.
With the weekend approaching, it appears that we will still have highs between 25 and 30 on Saturday and on Sunday a chance of snow coming into the picture. As it stands now, there is no mention of any cold air coming into our area throughout the 7 day forecast period. It seems that it will remain rather mild (by Alaskan standards).
Insight to Fairbanks Climate courtesy of Wikipedia:
Fairbanks' climate is usually classified as subarctic with long, bitterly cold winters, and short, warm summers, in which much of the annual precipitation falls. In Fairbanks, winter lasts from late September/early October until late April/early May. October thru January are the snowiest, and snow is limited from February to May. On average, the season's first snow falls in Fairbanks on September 21 and the first inch of snow accumulates by October 8. The snow pack is established by October 18, on average, and remains until May.
Snow occasionally arrives early and in large amounts. On September 13, 1992, 8 inches of snow fell in the city, bending trees still laden with fall leaves. That September also was one of the snowiest on record, as 24 inches fell, compared to an average of 2.2 inches in the month.
Average winter low temperatures range from −15 °F to −25 °F, but extremes can range from 50 °F to −60 °F. In summer, temperatures typically range between 70 °F and 50 °F. Fairbanks did not record a 90 °F temperature between 1994 and 2009.
The highest recorded temperature in Fairbanks was 99 °F, while the lowest was −66 °F. The warmest year in Fairbanks was 1981, when the average annual temperature was 32.0 °F. The coldest year was 1956, which averaged a low of 21.3 °F.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 4 degrees above zero
Skies: Cloudy
BP: 30.43 and falling
RH: 81%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:37 a.m.
Sunset: 3:34 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Cloudy. Snow north of Fairbanks spreading south. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches...heaviest north and east of Fairbanks. Patchy fog. Highs 10 to 25. Southwest winds to 15 mph.
Tonight...Cloudy. Periods of snow in the evening...then scattered snow showers after midnight. Patchy fog. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Total snow accumulation 2 to 5 inches...heaviest north and east of Fairbanks. Lows zero to 10 above. Southwest winds to 10 mph.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers in the morning. Patchy fog. Highs 10 to 20. Light winds.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 15 above. Light winds.
Saturday...Cloudy. Highs 25 to 30. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 10.
Sunday...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 20.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Monday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 10.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Tuesday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 5 above.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, November 17th
Roller coaster. That's the first word that comes to mind when I finished reading the NWS's forecast this morning. Currently, we are sitting at 13 below zero (much warmer than predicted). So, we've hit the bottom of this roller coaster ride and now we are headed back up. Way up!
If the NWS is correct in their forecast, we will see temperatures up near 30 degrees by Saturday! They predict this trend to continue throughout the rest of the 7 day forecast period. Personally, I hope they are wrong. I do not look forward to a warming period followed by another cold snap followed by who knows what. I want off this roller coaster!
Another fun fact about Alaska:
Alaska has 17 of the 20 highest mountains in North America. Mt McKinley (Denali) is the highest at 20,320 ft, second is Mt Saint Elias, near Glennallen, at 18,008 ft. and Alaska has 15 National Parks.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 13 below zero
Skies: Overcast
BP: 30.85 and falling
RH: 75%
DP: -16.6
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:34 a.m.
Sunset: 3:37 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Mostly cloudy. Areas of flurries and patchy fog this morning. Highs zero to 5 above. Light winds.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers developing north of Fairbanks after midnight. Areas of blowing snow developing over the hills. Lows 5 below to zero. South winds to 10 mph...except winds increasing to 15 to 25 mph over the hills.
Thursday...Cloudy with snow showers. Areas of blowing snow over the hills. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches...2 to 5 inches east of Fairbanks. Highs 20 to 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph...except 15 to 25 mph over the hills.
Thursday Night...Cloudy. Snow likely. Lows around 5 above. West winds around 10 mph.
Friday...Decreasing clouds. Highs 10 to 15. Light winds.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 30.
Saturday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 20.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 30.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 20.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 30.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 20.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 30.
If the NWS is correct in their forecast, we will see temperatures up near 30 degrees by Saturday! They predict this trend to continue throughout the rest of the 7 day forecast period. Personally, I hope they are wrong. I do not look forward to a warming period followed by another cold snap followed by who knows what. I want off this roller coaster!
Another fun fact about Alaska:
Alaska has 17 of the 20 highest mountains in North America. Mt McKinley (Denali) is the highest at 20,320 ft, second is Mt Saint Elias, near Glennallen, at 18,008 ft. and Alaska has 15 National Parks.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 13 below zero
Skies: Overcast
BP: 30.85 and falling
RH: 75%
DP: -16.6
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:34 a.m.
Sunset: 3:37 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Mostly cloudy. Areas of flurries and patchy fog this morning. Highs zero to 5 above. Light winds.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers developing north of Fairbanks after midnight. Areas of blowing snow developing over the hills. Lows 5 below to zero. South winds to 10 mph...except winds increasing to 15 to 25 mph over the hills.
Thursday...Cloudy with snow showers. Areas of blowing snow over the hills. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches...2 to 5 inches east of Fairbanks. Highs 20 to 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph...except 15 to 25 mph over the hills.
Thursday Night...Cloudy. Snow likely. Lows around 5 above. West winds around 10 mph.
Friday...Decreasing clouds. Highs 10 to 15. Light winds.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 30.
Saturday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 20.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 30.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 20.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 30.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 20.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 30.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday, November 16th
Good chilly morning! We are starting the morning off with temperatures below zero and most likely will not see much of an increase throughout the day. We should see some clearing from the west as the day progresses.
Overnight, the temperatures will plummet to about 10 below zero in the hills to 30 below zero in the valleys. Wednesday looks to be a bit warmer with highs around zero and increasing clouds. The rest of the week will be warmer, cloudy and snowy.
Speaking of snow, did you know that the heaviest annual snowfall was 974.5 inches at Thompson Pass near Valdez during the winter of 1952-53? Wow! That is over 81 feet of snow!
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 4 below zero
Skies: Overcast
BP: 30.63 and rising
RH: 79%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:30 a.m.
Sunset: 3:40 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Flurries ending...then clearing from the west in the afternoon. Temperatures steady with highs 5 below to 10 above. Light winds.
Tonight...Mostly clear. Lows 10 below to 30 below...warmest over the hills. Light winds.
Wednesday...Increasing clouds. Highs 5 below to zero. Light winds.
Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 5 below. South winds around 10 mph.
Thursday...Snow likely. Highs around 20. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 5 above.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Sunday...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 10.
Monday...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 25
Overnight, the temperatures will plummet to about 10 below zero in the hills to 30 below zero in the valleys. Wednesday looks to be a bit warmer with highs around zero and increasing clouds. The rest of the week will be warmer, cloudy and snowy.
Speaking of snow, did you know that the heaviest annual snowfall was 974.5 inches at Thompson Pass near Valdez during the winter of 1952-53? Wow! That is over 81 feet of snow!
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 4 below zero
Skies: Overcast
BP: 30.63 and rising
RH: 79%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:30 a.m.
Sunset: 3:40 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Flurries ending...then clearing from the west in the afternoon. Temperatures steady with highs 5 below to 10 above. Light winds.
Tonight...Mostly clear. Lows 10 below to 30 below...warmest over the hills. Light winds.
Wednesday...Increasing clouds. Highs 5 below to zero. Light winds.
Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 5 below. South winds around 10 mph.
Thursday...Snow likely. Highs around 20. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 5 above.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Sunday...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 10.
Monday...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 25
Friday, November 12, 2010
Friday, November 12th
Good morning! Thursday brought us mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature of 20 degrees. We have not cooled that much over night. This morning, we are sitting at 19 degrees. Today's forecast from the NWS expects mostly cloudy skies with a chance of flurries this afternoon and highs between 20 and 25. Tonight we will see more flurries with lows between 5 and 15 above 0.
If you read this blog and are not from Alaska, there are many interesting facts about the 49th state. Since I have only been living here just over 1 1/2 years, I am still learning many of these trivial trivialities. Here is one that may interest you.
Juneau (population of about 31,262) is the only state capital in the US with no road access. It can only be reached by air or sea.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 19 degrees
Skies: Cloudy
BP: 29.45 and steady
RH: 76%
DP: 13.9
Winds: 1.5 mph NE
Sunrise: 9:17 a.m.
Sunset: 3:53 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Mostly cloudy with a few flurries in the afternoon. Highs 20 to 25. Northeast winds to 10 mph.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy with flurries and patchy fog. lows 5 to 15 above. Northeast winds to 10 mph.
Saturday...Cloudy with flurries in the morning...then snow likely in the afternoon. Patchy fog. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Highs 10 to 20. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Cloudy with snow likely in the evening...then a chance of snow after midnight. Lows zero to 10 above. Light winds.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs 10 to 15. Light winds.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Monday...Cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Monday Night...Cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Tuesday...Cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs near zero.
Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Thursday...Partly cloudy. Highs near zero.
If you read this blog and are not from Alaska, there are many interesting facts about the 49th state. Since I have only been living here just over 1 1/2 years, I am still learning many of these trivial trivialities. Here is one that may interest you.
Juneau (population of about 31,262) is the only state capital in the US with no road access. It can only be reached by air or sea.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 19 degrees
Skies: Cloudy
BP: 29.45 and steady
RH: 76%
DP: 13.9
Winds: 1.5 mph NE
Sunrise: 9:17 a.m.
Sunset: 3:53 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Mostly cloudy with a few flurries in the afternoon. Highs 20 to 25. Northeast winds to 10 mph.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy with flurries and patchy fog. lows 5 to 15 above. Northeast winds to 10 mph.
Saturday...Cloudy with flurries in the morning...then snow likely in the afternoon. Patchy fog. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Highs 10 to 20. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Cloudy with snow likely in the evening...then a chance of snow after midnight. Lows zero to 10 above. Light winds.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs 10 to 15. Light winds.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Monday...Cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Monday Night...Cloudy. Lows near 10 below.
Tuesday...Cloudy. Highs near 5 below.
Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs near zero.
Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows near 15 below.
Thursday...Partly cloudy. Highs near zero.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thursday, November 11th
Happy Veteran's Day! I hope you take time today to thank our military for their service to our country. They sacrifice so much for our freedom.
The weather today will be rather tranquil. We should see clouds on the increase with highs in the teens. Friday will be a replica of today with cloudy skies and highs in the mid teens. By Saturday, a weak low will move into the area and bring a chance of snow. From the NWS forecast discussion, this low does not look that impressive. If we get an inch of fresh powder, I think we will be doing good.
At the end of the seven day forecast, there is a mention of a deep closed ridge developing which could allow for the coldest temperatures of the season to filter into the Interior. If this holds true, we could see high temperatures 10 below zero to 20 below zero.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 0 degrees
Skies: Mostly Cloudy
BP: 29.60 and falling
RH: 89%
Winds: 0.4 mph NNE
Sunrise: 9:13 a.m.
Sunset: 3:56 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Increasing clouds. Patchy morning fog. Highs 10 to 25...mildest on the hills. Light winds in the valleys. East winds 10 to 20 mph on the hills.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 below to 10 above...mildest on the hills. Light winds.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 15. Light winds.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 below to 5 above. Light winds.
Saturday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 15. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near zero.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 5 above.
Monday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 10 above.
Monday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 5 below.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows near 20 below.
Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs near 10 below.
The weather today will be rather tranquil. We should see clouds on the increase with highs in the teens. Friday will be a replica of today with cloudy skies and highs in the mid teens. By Saturday, a weak low will move into the area and bring a chance of snow. From the NWS forecast discussion, this low does not look that impressive. If we get an inch of fresh powder, I think we will be doing good.
At the end of the seven day forecast, there is a mention of a deep closed ridge developing which could allow for the coldest temperatures of the season to filter into the Interior. If this holds true, we could see high temperatures 10 below zero to 20 below zero.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 0 degrees
Skies: Mostly Cloudy
BP: 29.60 and falling
RH: 89%
Winds: 0.4 mph NNE
Sunrise: 9:13 a.m.
Sunset: 3:56 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Increasing clouds. Patchy morning fog. Highs 10 to 25...mildest on the hills. Light winds in the valleys. East winds 10 to 20 mph on the hills.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 below to 10 above...mildest on the hills. Light winds.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 15. Light winds.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 below to 5 above. Light winds.
Saturday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 15. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near zero.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 5 above.
Monday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 10 above.
Monday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 5 below.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows near 20 below.
Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs near 10 below.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, November 10th
Good morning! I am in a bit of a rush this morning. So here's the bottom line!
Today...Decreasing clouds. Patchy fog and flurries in the morning. Highs 15 to 25. Light winds.
Tonight...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 below to zero. East winds around 10 mph.
Veterans Day...Increasing clouds. Highs 10 to 15. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows 5 below to zero. East winds around 10 mph.
Friday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs around 15. East winds around 10 mph.
Friday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Saturday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Saturday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Sunday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 20.
Sunday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Monday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Today...Decreasing clouds. Patchy fog and flurries in the morning. Highs 15 to 25. Light winds.
Tonight...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 below to zero. East winds around 10 mph.
Veterans Day...Increasing clouds. Highs 10 to 15. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows 5 below to zero. East winds around 10 mph.
Friday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs around 15. East winds around 10 mph.
Friday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Saturday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Saturday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Sunday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 20.
Sunday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Monday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Tuesday, November 9th
Good morning! We had a steady, light, all day snow on Sunday, which led to 0.8 inches of fresh powder. Monday gave us cloudy skies with a high of 18 degrees.
Today appears to be much like Monday. The NWS believes we will see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries and highs between 15 and 20 degrees. Wednesday and Thursday will be similar to today. However, on Friday, we begin to see a chance of snow that may last through the weekend. Of course, as I always say, Alaskan weather can change on a dime. We will have to wait and see.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 17 degrees
Skies: Cloudy
BP: 29.75
RH: 86%
DP: 14
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:06 .m.
Sunset: 4:02 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Cloudy with flurries. Patchy freezing drizzle. Highs 15 to 20. Light winds.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy with flurries. Lows 5 below to 5 above. Light winds.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy with flurries in the morning...then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs 5 to 15. Light winds.
Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows zero to 10 below. Light winds.
Veteran's Day...Partly cloudy. Highs around 10 above. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 above.
Friday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 20.
Friday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Saturday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Saturday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Sunday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 20.
Sunday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Monday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Today appears to be much like Monday. The NWS believes we will see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries and highs between 15 and 20 degrees. Wednesday and Thursday will be similar to today. However, on Friday, we begin to see a chance of snow that may last through the weekend. Of course, as I always say, Alaskan weather can change on a dime. We will have to wait and see.
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 17 degrees
Skies: Cloudy
BP: 29.75
RH: 86%
DP: 14
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:06 .m.
Sunset: 4:02 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Cloudy with flurries. Patchy freezing drizzle. Highs 15 to 20. Light winds.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy with flurries. Lows 5 below to 5 above. Light winds.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy with flurries in the morning...then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs 5 to 15. Light winds.
Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows zero to 10 below. Light winds.
Veteran's Day...Partly cloudy. Highs around 10 above. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10 above.
Friday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 20.
Friday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Saturday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Saturday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Sunday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 20.
Sunday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Monday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 15.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Friday, November 5th
Good morning! What a warm Thursday we experienced in North Pole! We had a high of 36 degrees. For the beginning of November, this is very warm. Our average high is 16 degrees and the average low is 1 below zero. So, we were definitely above average, yesterday.
We will remain a little above average today. We should see decreasing clouds this afternoon with highs reaching between 20 and 25 degrees. Tonight we will see increasing clouds after midnight and a low between 0 and 5 above zero.
The rest of the seven day forecast looks rather uneventful. Since the jet stream is running well south of Alaska, we will not see any major outbreaks of precipitation, as it is pull all the moisture well south of us. As I have said many times, this forecast is subject to change. The NWS forecast changes from update to update. So, we will just have to wait and see what happens.
As I was listening to our local news last night, I heard an interesting weather fact about the state of Alaska. Okay, are you ready for this? The coldest temperature ever recorded in the United States of Alaska was in Prospect Creek, Alaska. Prospect Creek is 180 miles north of Fairbanks. The temperature on January 23, 1971 was 80 below zero! Brrrr, that's cold!
Current conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 6 degrees
Skies: Cloudy
BP: 29.27 and rising
RH: 81%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:53 a.m.
Sunset: 5:15 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers in the morning. Decreasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs 20 to 25. Light winds.
Tonight...Partly cloudy in the evening...increasing clouds after midnight. Lows zero to 5 above. Light winds.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers in the afternoon. highs 15 to 20. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers in the evening. Lows zero to 5 above. Light winds.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs 15 to 20. light winds.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Veterans Day...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
We will remain a little above average today. We should see decreasing clouds this afternoon with highs reaching between 20 and 25 degrees. Tonight we will see increasing clouds after midnight and a low between 0 and 5 above zero.
The rest of the seven day forecast looks rather uneventful. Since the jet stream is running well south of Alaska, we will not see any major outbreaks of precipitation, as it is pull all the moisture well south of us. As I have said many times, this forecast is subject to change. The NWS forecast changes from update to update. So, we will just have to wait and see what happens.
As I was listening to our local news last night, I heard an interesting weather fact about the state of Alaska. Okay, are you ready for this? The coldest temperature ever recorded in the United States of Alaska was in Prospect Creek, Alaska. Prospect Creek is 180 miles north of Fairbanks. The temperature on January 23, 1971 was 80 below zero! Brrrr, that's cold!
Current conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 6 degrees
Skies: Cloudy
BP: 29.27 and rising
RH: 81%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:53 a.m.
Sunset: 5:15 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers in the morning. Decreasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs 20 to 25. Light winds.
Tonight...Partly cloudy in the evening...increasing clouds after midnight. Lows zero to 5 above. Light winds.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers in the afternoon. highs 15 to 20. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers in the evening. Lows zero to 5 above. Light winds.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs 15 to 20. light winds.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Veterans Day...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Thursday, November 4th
Good morning! I only have time for the current conditions and the 7 day outlook from the NWS. So.....here it is!
Current conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 32 degrees
Skies: Cloudy
BP: 28.80 and falling
RH: 70%
DP: 24.7
Winds: 4.6 mph NNE
Sunrise: 9:49 a.m.
Sunset: 5:19 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers in the afternoon. highs 30 to 40. Southeast winds to 10 mph.
Tonight...Cloudy. Chance of snow in the evening. Lows 10 to 20. Southwest winds 10 mph.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Highs 15 to 25. Light winds.
Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 below to 5 above. light winds.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Highs 15 to 20. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Current conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 32 degrees
Skies: Cloudy
BP: 28.80 and falling
RH: 70%
DP: 24.7
Winds: 4.6 mph NNE
Sunrise: 9:49 a.m.
Sunset: 5:19 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers in the afternoon. highs 30 to 40. Southeast winds to 10 mph.
Tonight...Cloudy. Chance of snow in the evening. Lows 10 to 20. Southwest winds 10 mph.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Highs 15 to 25. Light winds.
Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 below to 5 above. light winds.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Highs 15 to 20. Light winds.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 below.
Wednesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 10 above.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday, November 3rd
If you are waking up with red eyes and an extra cup of coffee, you must have stayed up to watch the election results. Unfortunately, the weather in the Interior of Alaska is not nearly as exciting as our senate race. Today we will see increasing clouds with highs between 20 and 30. Tonight there is a SLIGHT chance of snow with lows between 10 and 15 degrees.
The rest of the week looks rather boring. Thursday and Friday we will have mostly cloudy skies with highs between 25 and 35 degrees and lows between 5 and 15 degrees. The weekend looks to be much of the same, no snow and cloudy skies.
Current conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 1 below zero
Skies: Partly Cloudy
BP: 29.91 and steady
RH: 83%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:46 a.m.
Sunset: 5:22 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Increasing clouds. Highs 20 to 30. Northeast winds 10 mph.
Tonight...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows 10 to 15. northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning. Highs 25 to 35. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night...Cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows 10 to 15. East winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming southwest 10 mph.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Highs 20 to 25. Light winds.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 20.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
The rest of the week looks rather boring. Thursday and Friday we will have mostly cloudy skies with highs between 25 and 35 degrees and lows between 5 and 15 degrees. The weekend looks to be much of the same, no snow and cloudy skies.
Current conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 1 below zero
Skies: Partly Cloudy
BP: 29.91 and steady
RH: 83%
Winds: Calm
Sunrise: 9:46 a.m.
Sunset: 5:22 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Increasing clouds. Highs 20 to 30. Northeast winds 10 mph.
Tonight...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows 10 to 15. northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning. Highs 25 to 35. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night...Cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows 10 to 15. East winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming southwest 10 mph.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Highs 20 to 25. Light winds.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 20.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, November 2nd (GO VOTE!)
Happy Election Day! I hope you are planning to get out and vote today, regardless of the weather in your area. If you are in the Fairbanks area, you should see increasing clouds today (no snow) with highs in the mid 20's. So, no excuses! Get out and vote!
For the rest of the week, the NWS has had a different forecast with every single update over the last few days. First, they were predicting snow for today and now they've pushed that off until Thursday night or Friday. They have also backed off on their prediction of cold air moving into the area. With that said, who knows what to expect this week!
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 19 degrees
Skies: Partly Cloudy
BP: 29.28 and rising
RH: 74%
DP: 15
Winds: 2.4 mph N
Sunrise: 9:42 a.m.
Sunset: 5:25 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Increasing clouds. Highs around 25. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers in the evening. Decreasing clouds after midnight. Lows zero to 10 above. Light winds.
Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs 25 to 35...warmest in the hills. east winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 25...warmest in the hills. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph...with gusts to 30 mph over the hills.
Thursday...Mostly cloudy. Highs 20 to 25. East winds around 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 20.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
For the rest of the week, the NWS has had a different forecast with every single update over the last few days. First, they were predicting snow for today and now they've pushed that off until Thursday night or Friday. They have also backed off on their prediction of cold air moving into the area. With that said, who knows what to expect this week!
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 19 degrees
Skies: Partly Cloudy
BP: 29.28 and rising
RH: 74%
DP: 15
Winds: 2.4 mph N
Sunrise: 9:42 a.m.
Sunset: 5:25 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Increasing clouds. Highs around 25. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tonight...Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers in the evening. Decreasing clouds after midnight. Lows zero to 10 above. Light winds.
Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs 25 to 35...warmest in the hills. east winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 25...warmest in the hills. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph...with gusts to 30 mph over the hills.
Thursday...Mostly cloudy. Highs 20 to 25. East winds around 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night...Cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows near 10 above.
Friday...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 20.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 5 above.
Monday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 15.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, November 1st
Good Morning! We had a gorgeous weekend in North Pole, Alaska! After last week's snow, we had beautiful sunshine both Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures topped out at 21 on Saturday. With the clear skies, our low on Sunday was 8 below zero. Mike and I decided to get out and enjoy the sunny skies with a hike at Chena Lakes. Below the 7 day forecast, you can see pictures of our outing.
The NWS has backed off their thought of very cold air filling into the Interior this week. A ridge is forming in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. This will lead to a southerly flow and moderate temperatures for us in the Central Interior for the next 7 days.
We should see mostly cloudy skies today with highs ranging from 15 to 30 degrees. The NWS does mention a chance of snow beginning Wednesday evening and lasting through Friday. We will just have to wait and see how this plays out. While I completely trust the NWS and their forecasting models, things do seem to change from run to run!
Current Conditions at 6:30 a.m.:
Temperature: 20 degrees
Skies: Mostly Cloudy
BP: 28.96 and falling!
RH: 80%
DP: 17.5
Winds 2.4 mph NE
Sunrise: 9:39 a.m.
Sunset: 5:29 p.m.
7 Day Outlook from the NWS:
Today...Mostly cloudy. Highs 15 to 30. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph with local gusts to 25 mph.
Tonight...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 below in calm valleys to 20 in the hills . Northeast winds to 10 mph.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs 15 to 25. Northeast winds to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 20. Light winds.
Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs around 30. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 20.
Thursday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Thursday Night...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 15.
Friday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 25.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows near 15.
Saturday...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 25.
Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows near 15.
Sunday...Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 20.
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