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High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Sunday. Cool and rainy across western Alaska and in the upper Tanana Valley. Southcentral was the mildest region in Alaska, which is not uncommon at this time of year. #akwx #weather

5:45AM: 54F, overcast.

Some sun coming back mid-week. Then off & on maybe/kinda/sorta chance of showers/cloudy/booooring!

When I woke up this morning, I found myself wishing for our October/November storms!

#MyAlaskaWx #akwx #Sitka #Alaska

The rapid drop of sea ice extent in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas during early August has leveled out, and ice extent is now close to the 1991-2020 median in NSIDC data. The slow-down is the result of low concentration ice being moved around by currents and the wind. @ZLabe @Climatologist49

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High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Saturday. Temperatures overall are trending down but still near to above normal most areas, especially northern Yukon Territory and the lower Mackenzie River valley. Southcentral into Southwest Alaska were cooler than normal. #akwx #weather

6:00AM: 54F, overcast.

Showers today - the main rain is staying south of us.

As long as it's cloudy, I'm all good. 😉

#MyAlaskaWx #akwx #Sitka #Alaska

Sea surface temperature departures from the 1991-2020 baseline average around Alaska for the week ending August 21 from NOAA data. Northern and western Bering Sea warmer than normal and Gulf of Alaska near to above normal. Continued cool in the southeast Bering Sea. Cool areas in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas reflecting persistent sea ice. @Climatologist49 @ZLabe

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High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Friday. Continued warm for late August in northwest Canada and adjacent areas in Alaska. Also mild in the Aleutians. Rainy and cool across much of western Alaska. #akwx #weather

6:00AM: 57F, overcast.

Rain likely, then rain for the next few days.

I'm here for it.

'Nuff said.

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Fairbanks Airport will finish with up with six days this year with high temperatures of 80F (27C) or higher. This is the lowest total since 2020 and less than half of the average number of 80F+ days over the past 50 years. #akwx #Climate

Fairbanks Airport will finish with up with six days this year with high temperatures of 80F (27C) or higher. This is the lowest total since 2020 and less than half of the average number of 80F+ days over the past 50 years. @Climatologist49 @anisian

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The monthly ACCAP Climate Outlook webinar is coming up at Noon AKDT today (Friday). What's happened and what a strong El Niño might mean for Alaska in the coming months. Sign up here to find out.

uaf-accap.org/event/aug202...

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High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Thursday. Near to a bit above normal temps for much of the region except for portions of Southcentral, the northern Panhandle and the southern Yukon Territory. #akwx #weather

5:45AM: 58F, light rain, fog/mist.

The NWS is leading me on a roller-coaster. Last night all the "rain" had changed to only "showers" for the next few days. Now "rain" is back for Sunday and Monday.

Weather is a fickle mistress.

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Losing federal support for the Arctic Report Card has consequences beyond the bare facts. Losing leadership and losing unified info in an increasing chaotic world matters a lot. #akwx #Arctic #Climate

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High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Wednesday. Warmest in the southeast Interior into the Yukon Territory. Cool and rainy on Kodiak Island. #akwx #weather

6:00AM: 57F, fog/mist

Rain likely, then rain, rain, rain. Yay! 🥳 🎉

In honor of all the folks in Tok, who are experiencing the devastating aftermath of wild fire, I'm attaching a moose pic. This was taken across the road from my first house in Tok. I used to joke there was nothing north of us but the Arctic.

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Wednesday morning update on the Mukluk fire near Tok, Alaska. @Climatologist49 @BakerRL75

https://akfireinfo.com/2026/08/19/the-mukluk-fire-in-tok-reaches-16-containment/

#akwx #Wildfire #Summer2026

High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Tuesday. Still warm in northwest Canada. Overall for Alaska, still milld but closer to normal than it's been for over a week. #akwx #weather

5:45AM: 55F, overcast.

"Rain" and "rain likely" as far as the eye can see in the forecast.

Once again, all is right in the world.

Hopefully salmon will soon be thick in the streams.

#MyAlaskaWx #akwx #Sitka #Alaska

Tuesday afternoon update on the Mukluk wildfire near Tok. Multiple homes have been lost and it’s too late in the season to rebuild. I’ve spent a lot of time in Tok and hope the community can come back from this.

https://akfireinfo.com/2026/08/18/evacuations-remain-in-place-for-mukluk-fire-in-tok/

#akwx #weather #Wildfire #Summer2026

My commentary for the Alaska Beacon on why the Arctic Report Card matters for Alaska and the United States. #akwx #Arctic

https://alaskabeacon.com/2026/08/18/the-arctic-report-card-is-a-unique-asset-to-alaska-and-the-nation/