The South Klondike Highway in Yukon is closed for avalanche control due to a deeply buried weak layer causing large avalanches, while blizzard conditions with near-zero visibility are expected on the Dempster Highway, affecting travel and safety in the region.

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.

Hatcher Pass Road is closed at mile 14 due to high avalanche danger from heavy wet snow, with closures expected to last into the weekend, affecting snowmachining trails and Hatcher Pass Lodge.

The beach is losing sand banks during storms.

The wind storms have been rolling in off the North Pacific, one after another. It is the windest winter and conditions I can recall in my years in Anchorage.

Organizers say they will determine by Feb. 3 whether it’s feasible to run the traditional southern route.

Central Finland is expected to experience winter temperatures approximately 10 degrees Celsius higher than average due to a warm front influenced by Atlantic low pressure and Central European winds.

The 2025 Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race has been delayed by two weeks due to unusually low snowfall and warm temperatures, making it difficult to ensure safe trail conditions. This extended delay is rare in the race's 46-year history, typically only postponed for a day or two.

Unusually rapid warming and sleet in Lule, Sweden, created extremely icy conditions, leading to the suspension of bus services and a yellow warning for sudden ice, as temperatures rose from -12 to -1 degrees Celsius.

A sudden change in weather has resulted in challenging driving conditions across Norway, with red warnings issued for parts of the country due to the risk of avalanches and other hazards.

Unusually high winds and temperatures in Southcentral Alaska have caused power outages, flooding, and landslides, with gusts reaching up to 100 mph and prompting closures and warnings across the region.

Schools in Anchorage closed due to high winds and rain that caused power outages and property damage in the area.

Unseasonably warm weather in Iceland is causing melting snow and thawing ice, leading to wet and slippery conditions, with yellow weather warnings issued for parts of the country.

Unusually high precipitation in the Faroe Islands has led to over 50 flood incidents, severely impacting Kalsoy, Eysturoy, and Streymoy, and causing significant travel disruptions due to road flooding and expected wind gusts.

The Holiday Classic sled dog race in Bethel, Alaska, has been postponed due to hazardous trail conditions caused by recent storms and warm temperatures.

Strong winds in Portage, Alaska destroyed a deer shelter at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, used for Sitka deer. Fundraising efforts to rebuild have nearly met the $30,000 goal.

A high-intensity winter storm caused extensive damage and flooding in Newfoundland and Labrador, with high winds reaching 151 km/h and reports of significant flooding and infrastructure damage.

Nome experienced an unusual snowless Christmas despite not having a dry December, with rain replacing snow and creating icy conditions that hinder traditional winter activities and local events.

December in Kodiak was the second rainiest on record, with 14.73 inches of rain, driven by a weather pattern similar to December 1985. Only three days were without measurable precipitation, and the month was notably warmer, with rain continuing into January.

A severe weather event featuring strong winds and ice accumulation caused a power outage for 73 customers in Umiujaq, Quebec on December 30, 2024. The remote community relies on Hydro-Québec's off-grid system, and while power was restored by December 31, the airport terminal remains reliant on a backup generator.