The Mat-Su Valley enjoys all four seasons, with winter conditions ranging from mid-October to mid-March, and summer conditions ranging from mid May through mid-September. Winter typically ranges in the 20-30 degree Fahrenheit range, but can dip into negative temperatures. Summers typically range...
Late May is a good time to visit Alaska if you prefer fewer crowds and fewer mosquitoes! When is the Alaska Cruise Season? Alaska Cruise ships typically run from Early May to September when the average temperatures in Alaska are at their highest. However, every year, the season seems to ...
Alaska swelters in unusually hot temperaturesBy RACHEL D'ORO
Many weather-related myths surround Alaska's climate. One of the most common is that summer temperatures in Alaska are cool. In fact, like much of the United States, Alaska has four seasons and weather records at both ends of the thermometer. Alaska's summers are warm with highs that can...
Plan for summer temperatures to hover in the mid-60s Fahrenheit (just under 20 °C). But, if you plan on exploring higher elevations prepare yourself for cooler weather and even snow. Kenai Fjords National Park is open year-round, however the majority of tours and activities run from late-...
The City of Delta Junction is Alaska at its finest, located in the fertile Tanana River Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain ranges – the White Mountains to the north, the Granite Mountains to the southeast, and the Alaska Range to the southwest. To the west, the Delta River provid...
E. Whereas some types of changes are good for the majority of species in an ecosystem, ecologists believe that most disturbances to ecosystems are bad overall. F. Coral reefs may die off as a result of the global increase in temperatures, but after a transition period as a dead zone, they...
When is best for a honeymoon in Alaska? For the most comfortable temperatures, honeymoon in Alaska between mid-May and mid-September. The best temperatures are in June and July (60s – 80s). I was able to go to Alaska in mid-September. The leaves were already changing colors, the mosq...
winter solstice , the Sun does not fully rise for 24 hours . The amount of sunlight varies as Earth's tilt causes the Arctic Circle to turn toward and away from the Sun . Summer temperatures can be above 32 degrees C ( 90℉ ) , while...
accustomed to low-snow, muddy and icy conditions for future races, since climate projections show that, depending on the amount and pace of greenhouse gas emissions, average annual temperatures in the state may rise by 2 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit by 2050, with sharper increases in parts of the...