tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572286363399496963.post4243437757349765248..comments2024-03-28T07:09:59.093-08:00Comments on Deep Cold: Alaska Weather & Climate: Big Interior StormRickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03946704894714514716noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572286363399496963.post-75171982311013692172021-12-26T21:28:52.565-09:002021-12-26T21:28:52.565-09:00Now 9:30 wind has arrived in the valley with warm ...Now 9:30 wind has arrived in the valley with warm +35*F temps. The temp has melted some accumulated snow/ice on the trees and its falling off. The trees are standing back up. So there's some benefit to above freezing after a major rain event on cold surfaces. Moving right along but still 14K+ without power implies further arborists are required to reduce the potential for power outages during nice weather.<br /><br />GaryNL7Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874712728971005352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572286363399496963.post-78726877638500703702021-12-26T09:46:47.087-09:002021-12-26T09:46:47.087-09:00I'll add this NWS website noted previously as ...I'll add this NWS website noted previously as a great platform for weather discussion: <br /><br />https://forecast.weather.gov/product.phpsite=CRH&product=AFD&issuedby=AFG<br /><br />GaryNL7Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874712728971005352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572286363399496963.post-48275483000737302592021-12-26T09:25:20.997-09:002021-12-26T09:25:20.997-09:00Yes and both have been very informative and close ...Yes and both have been very informative and close the actual event. Now it's raining on the new snow. Thankfully we had ample warning to prepare for travel and power. I guess my wavering faith in forecasts and especially the "Tropical Tidbits" website have been affirmed. <br /><br />GaryNL7Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874712728971005352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572286363399496963.post-30219739189913162312021-12-26T05:16:47.917-09:002021-12-26T05:16:47.917-09:00"All models are wrong, but some are useful&qu..."All models are wrong, but some are useful". The meteorology here is pretty clear, but as usual, understanding and communicating the human impacts requires much experience and skill. Local experts like Rick and the NWS folks know best.<br />Richard Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313902028896263276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572286363399496963.post-51208355872378856622021-12-25T22:52:10.276-09:002021-12-25T22:52:10.276-09:00I expect a full post apocalyptic analysis from thi...I expect a full post apocalyptic analysis from this experience. Are or were the models helpful or correct? If you tell someone they are going to senesce it's 100% inevitable. But when and how is open to variation. Let's see how screwed we are in Fairbanks before we accept the prognosis. Eh?<br /><br />GaryNL7Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874712728971005352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572286363399496963.post-2916723217160621532021-12-25T09:37:12.038-09:002021-12-25T09:37:12.038-09:00I missed the winter 1970-71 in Fairbanks but frien...I missed the winter 1970-71 in Fairbanks but friends and co-workers informed about the tough times. Lots of snow, moose in town forced to walking down streets, that was then followed but real cold in the New Year. When it finally warmed up and the Sun returned celebrations were in order. <br /><br />The real problem is maintaining safe travel and electric power. Utilities subject to falling trees and icing quickly become compromised. <br /><br />GaryNL7Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874712728971005352noreply@blogger.com