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In already chilly Fairbanks, this winter is one for the record books
The love of winter in Alaska's Golden Heart City of Fairbanks is likely waning for many residents. In a place known for cold, it's been downright frigid this winter. And on top of that, an eye-popping amount of snow has fallen in Fairbanks. National Weather Service climate researcher Brian Brettschneider...
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In already chilly Fairbanks, this winter is one for the record books
The love of winter in Alaska's Golden Heart City of Fairbanks is likely waning for many residents. In a place known for cold, it's been downright frigid this winter. And on top of that, an eye-popping amount of snow has fallen in Fairbanks. National Weather Service climate researcher Brian Brettschneider...
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Too early to worry about snow loads on Fairbanks roofs, expert says
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - As the City of Fairbanks continues to see heavy snowfall amid a series of February winter storms, an official with the city said that if their roofs are built properly, property owners do not yet have to worry about them being damaged by the current snow load.
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Alaska Winter Storm Warning: 6 Inches of Snow and Whiteouts to Impact Fairbanks, Denali Through Wednesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fairbanks, Alaska – Whiteout conditions and wind gusts up to 45 mph are already reducing visibility to a quarter mile across parts of northern and western Alaska, making travel dangerous through Tuesday morning and, in some areas, into Wednesday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, multiple Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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Alaska Weather Alert: Rain/Snow Chance Extended March 1-5 in Anchorage, Fairbanks
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Anchorage, Alaska – A wetter-than-normal start to March could bring multiple rounds of rain and snow across Alaska from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5, with travel disruptions possible in several regions. According to NOAA’s 6-10 day outlook issued Monday, much of Alaska is favored to see near-normal temperatures during the March 1-5 stretch, […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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Alaska Weather Alert: 9 Inches of Snow and 45 MPH Winds to Slam Tok and Delta Junction Through Wednesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fairbanks, Alaska – Drivers along the Alaska Highway and Richardson Highway could face days of snow-covered pavement and visibility under one-half mile as wind-driven snow intensifies through Wednesday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 3 p.m. Wednesday for the Upper Tanana Valley, Delta Junction […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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Western Alaska Blizzard Watch: Whiteout Risk From Nome to Kotzebue Through Wednesday Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nome, Alaska – Whiteout conditions could halt travel across western Alaska by Monday afternoon as a powerful front drives heavy snow and wind gusts up to 60 mph into coastal and Interior communities. According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, multiple Winter Storm Watches remain in effect from Monday afternoon or evening through Wednesday […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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Fairbanks, AK Weather Alert: 10” Snow AK-2 Saturday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fairbanks, Alaska – A winter storm this weekend may bring up to 10 inches of snow across Interior and Western Alaska. According to the US National Weather Service in Fairbanks, multiple hazards have been issued ahead of the approaching system, including Blizzard Warnings, Winter Weather Advisories, and Winter Storm Watches across portions of the Central […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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Western Alaska February Winter Storm: 5–10 Inches and ½-Mile Visibility Through Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fairbanks, Alaska – Heavy snow will begin shutting down travel corridors across Western and Interior Alaska by Friday afternoon, with up to 10 inches expected before conditions ease Sunday morning in some regions. According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, a Winter Storm Watch covers the Seward Peninsula, Norton Sound, Yukon and Koyukuk valleys, […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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Alaska Weather Alert: Anchorage, Fairbanks Face Prolonged Below-Normal Cold Valentine’s Day Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Anchorage, Alaska – Residents across Alaska are facing a prolonged stretch of below-normal temperatures heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, with cold conditions expected to persist through midweek and amplify risks for icy travel, infrastructure strain, and dangerous wind chills. The cold pattern arrives with little relief, especially during overnight hours when temperatures drop sharply. According […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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Utqiagvik, AK Extreme Cold Warning: -70 Wind Chills Through Wednesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Utqiagvik, Alaska – Dangerously cold conditions continue across Utqiagvik today as the National Weather Service has upgraded an Extreme Cold Watch to an Extreme Cold Warning for the area. According to the National Weather Service Fairbanks office, wind chill values in Utqiagvik could drop as low as 70 degrees below zero, creating life-threatening conditions for […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
CAR AND DRIVER
How Severe Cold Affects Your Car (and What to Do about It)
The National Weather Service has been warning us about a major winter storm spreading across the plains, and about to spread through the mid-southern, mid-Atlantic, and northeastern states, over the coming days. Among the effects expected starting this weekend are "catastrophic ice accumulations" and "dangerously cold temperatures." So you're probably...
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Fairbanks, AK – Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Band Moving East; Expect Whiteout Conditions, Hazards Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fairbanks, AK – Drivers across Alaska’s Interior are urged to use caution today as a heavy band of snowfall continues to impact areas west of Fairbanks and slowly shifts eastward. According to the National Weather Service Fairbanks, radar imagery from 7:40 a.m. Sunday shows a concentrated snow band producing snowfall rates of up to 1 […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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Fairbanks residents buckle down for coldest December since 1980
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - This month is shaping up to be the coldest December Fairbanks has seen since 1980, with an average temperature of -21.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The current cold snap saw temperatures fall as low as -48, the first time the city has seen this temperature since 2012. Residents...
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So Cold Your Tires Blowout
This winter in Pittsburgh we’ve had yo-yo temperatures. Warm and then so cold that my tires deflate and I have to fill them again. Annoying. This will cease to be an issue when it warms up tomorrow. By Friday our high will be near 60°F. Meanwhile in Fairbanks,...
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Trash piles up at Fairbanks transfer sites during cold snap
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Cold snap freezes Fairbanks trash collection, Public Works cites safety and gear failure
Prolonged arctic temperatures have forced the City of Fairbanks to suspend all garbage collection services for the remainder of the week as both machinery and personnel reach their breaking point.