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Alaska, Iditarod

Lack of snow forces Alaska’s famous Iditarod race to make ‘difficult but necessary’ change

The race is meant to commemorate and celebrate the history of Alaska and the critical part that sled dogs have played in the settlement of the state.

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Lack of snow north of the Alaska Range prompts Iditarod to move official start to Fairbanks

A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world’s most famous sled dog race to move the start of the Iditarod farther north.

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Iditarod forced to move again due to lack of Alaska snow

In this March 3, 2018, file photo, Eagle River, Alaska musher Tom Schonberger's lead dogs trot along Fourth Avenue during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Early snowmelt is one indicator that could fuel Alaska’s wildfire season

Data from the research showed that some of the more recent extreme years, like the 2004 and 2015 wildfire seasons, occurred ...

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Anchorage’s scarcity of new snow since December sets dismal record

Icy, bare conditions are prompting changes to winter-dependent events such as Fur Rondy, whose Open World Championship Sled ...

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Early snowmelt could accelerate Alaska’s wildfire seasons, UAF research says

Analysis of almost a century of Alaska fire weather data shows that many of Alaska’s most extreme wildfire seasons started with an early thaw.

Aurora dazzles hikers in Alaska amid sub-zero temperatures

Winter nights in central Alaska can be brutal, lasting over 15 hours with temperatures below zero and snow in every direction. However, enduring the frigid weather can reward you with jaw-dropping ...

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Mushers react: New route, new mindset ahead of 2025 Iditarod race

A Fairbanks restart in 2025 means teams will no longer travel through the famed and technically challenging Alaska range.

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Northern lights may put on Valentine's Day show in some states: Where and when to see it

The Valentine's Day northern lights will largely be visible in Canada and Alaska, but a few northern-most states may see the ...

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