Roll Call Alaska 2013
Just thought I'd start a thread regarding who will be starting up to Alaska in 2013. It would be nice if we could share information so everyone has a memorable and safe trip. We will be leaving aroun...
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Break-up continues to be behind the times.
The Yukon River at Dawson City is still thick.
http://yukonriverbreakup.com/
This is the May 9 image:
And this is text from the National Weather Service, Alaska:
One of the coldest springs during the past century across northern Alaska has resulted in a significant delay in the melting of the winter snowpack and breakup...of river ice. The current outlook from the Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center indicates breakup will be 10 days to two weeks later than normal. In addition, there is an increased risk of ice jams and flooding.
Daytime temperatures across much of the Interior are expected to be in the 50s to near 60ºF the next several days which is near normal for this time of the year. Cooler than normal temperatures are forecast to return to much of the Interior next week.
For a more comprehensive look at expected breakup conditions and flooding potential, check out the Spring Breakup Outlook for Alaska: http://aprfc.arh.noaa.gov/products/fcst.php?product=FGAK78PACR
The Yukon River at Dawson City is still thick.
http://yukonriverbreakup.com/
This is the May 9 image:
And this is text from the National Weather Service, Alaska:
One of the coldest springs during the past century across northern Alaska has resulted in a significant delay in the melting of the winter snowpack and breakup...of river ice. The current outlook from the Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center indicates breakup will be 10 days to two weeks later than normal. In addition, there is an increased risk of ice jams and flooding.
Daytime temperatures across much of the Interior are expected to be in the 50s to near 60ºF the next several days which is near normal for this time of the year. Cooler than normal temperatures are forecast to return to much of the Interior next week.
For a more comprehensive look at expected breakup conditions and flooding potential, check out the Spring Breakup Outlook for Alaska: http://aprfc.arh.noaa.gov/products/fcst.php?product=FGAK78PACR
