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Napaskiak has been without power for days after weekend ice storm

Napaskiak, Alaska, United States

An ice storm knocked out power in Napaskiak, Alaska on Dec. 6, leaving the whole village without electricity for days and prompting a local emergency declaration after water pipes burst. Residents have been traveling 10 miles to Bethel via snowmachine trails for food and generator fuel while the school runs on backup power with delays.

Alaska Public Media

Low snowpack, heavy precipitation for Y-K Delta so far this year

Bethel, Alaska, United States

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is experiencing unusually low snowpack and heavy rainfall, with temperatures significantly above normal for January, raising concerns about potential impacts such as increased wildfire risk and infrastructure challenges.

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Surface Waters 35

Ice and Snow 33

Fish 28

Infrastructure 23

Food Security 22

Transportation 20

Death or Die-Off 18

Land 15

Seasonal Timing Changes 14

Human Health 12

Cultural Impact 12

Extreme Temperature 11

Economic Impact 10

Extreme Precipitation 8

Plants / Kelp 8

Range Change / Unusual Sighting 5

Unusual Abundance 5

Harvest Failure 4

Water Security 3

Permafrost Change 2

Air 2

Deformity / Sickness 2

Water Management 2

Zoonotic Influenza 1

Unusual Animal Behavior 1

Physical or Chemical Change 1

Communication 1

Debris / Trash 1