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Surviving Alaskan Winters
Surviving an Alaskan Winter
Well, it looks as though Old Man Winter has finally arrived in earnest. The temperatures are expected to dip to as low as -20; factoring in the wind chill and that number drops to -35. Brrr.
It happens every year and every year we’re not ready for it. As the leaves turn a golden yellow and the fireweed makes its last appearance for the season, we all know winter is just around the corner.
For those of us who have called Alaska home for a while we know that winter just isn’t the same as it used to be. I can recall, not that long ago, winter temperatures hitting -40 for weeks at a time. We’ve even seen the thermometer bottom out at -65. At that temperature the ice fog is so thick you would swear you’re in smack in the middle a of Piccadilly Square whiteout.
Most people are willing to stop and help a stranded motorist but don’t rely on it. When the temps hit -20 and colder it doesn’t take long for a situation to become critical. If you haven’t already, now is the time to get ready for driving in and surviving the ... more

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