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From Juneau to Fairbanks, Alaska saw record-breaking snow and cold to start winter
Alaska had a cold, and in some parts of the state very snowy, end to 2025. December in Southeast Alaska was one for the record books, with historic snow and cold. Juneau had its snowiest-ever December and its coldest 30-day stretch in over 40 years. Known for cold as much...
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Cold snap freezes Fairbanks trash collection, Public Works cites safety and gear failure
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Fairbanks residents buckle down for coldest December since 1980
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Fairbanks shelter keeps high-barrier standards amid Alaska cold snap
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF/KTUU) - As Alaska grapples with extended periods of frigid temperatures reaching 35 degrees below zero, the Fairbanks Rescue Mission is seeing a predictable uptick in residents seeking warmth. CEO Pete Kelly emphasizes that the facility remains a “high barrier” shelter, requiring all guests to be strictly drug...
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Fairbanks, AK – Winter Storm Watch: Winds Up to 60 MPH, Snow 3–6″
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fairbanks, Alaska – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for parts of the Fairbanks area as a strong storm system threatens hazardous travel conditions from Friday into the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, periods of strong winds and blowing snow are possible between Friday and Sunday. Wind speeds are expected […] 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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Trash piles up at Fairbanks transfer sites during cold snap
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Transfer sites in the Fairbanks North Star Borough saw trash build up over the weekend, as contractor Alaska Waste ran limited operations on Friday before suspending cleanup activities on Saturday and Sunday due to the cold weather. “There was certainly a good amount of build up...
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Christmas Eve combination of snow and cold
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Extreme cold affects daily life across Alaska
Whether you’re in Fairbanks or here in Anchorage, it’s been cold. While we’ve been getting some sunny days here and there, the cold temperatures have started to take a toll. Over at Timis Alpina, they’ve been getting a steady number of cars coming in with cold-related issues.
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Fairbanks shelter keeps high-barrier standards amid Alaska cold snap
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF/KTUU) - As Alaska grapples with extended periods of frigid temperatures reaching 35 degrees below zero, the Fairbanks Rescue Mission is seeing a predictable uptick in residents seeking warmth. CEO Pete Kelly emphasizes that the facility remains a “high barrier” shelter, requiring all guests to be strictly drug...
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Fairbanks cold snap: How to keep your car running during the winter
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - As Interior Alaska continues to experience temperatures reaching -40, many residents have seen their cars fail to start, with repair shops around town reporting heavy business. Steve Martin, owner of X-Ray Motors in Fairbanks since 1996, said he gets calls every day from motorists who are...
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Minto, Alaska – Earthquake Alert: M3.3 Tremor Recorded Near Elliot Highway Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Minto, Alaska – A small but shallow earthquake was recorded Tuesday evening near the Interior Alaska community of Minto, according to seismic officials, prompting light shaking reports across the region. According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the earthquake measured magnitude 3.3 and occurred at 6:02 p.m. local time (18:02:44 UTC). The epicenter was located approximately […] 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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10 of the coldest — and snowiest — cities in America
Winter severity in American cities comes in two distinct forms. Cold is about persistence. Snow is about volume. Some places endure months of sub-zero temperatures with little accumulation, while others vanish under repeated snowstorms without hitting extreme lows. Together, these forces shape daily life, infrastructure, and housing markets in ways...
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Fairbanks crews pause snow removal as temperatures plunge
It was so cold that temperatures forced a pause on snow removal operations in Fairbanks, with -30 degrees posing a major problem. Weather like this can make even the best machines struggle. “At -30, it’s probably not the breaking point of metal, but metal gets colder, and then it starts...