Not what people ANYWHERE on the Pacific coast want to hear. #akwx #Alaska

"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is halting a contract that makes it possible for the federal agency to accurately monitor for potential tsunamis in Alaska – and quickly warn at-risk communities."

https://alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-desk/2025-10-31/noaa-cancels-longstanding-funding-for-seismic-data-collection-crucial-to-tsunami-warning-systems

A Dall sheep at Polychrome Pass in Denali National Park, photographed in mid-spring.

More wildlife photos: https://photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Alaska-Photos/Wildlife

#alaska #wildlife #denalinationalpark #bikepacking

I’ve got a short piece up in The Conversation on the catastrophic flooding in Southwest Alaska from ex-typhoon Halong and the challenges of recovery work. @Climatologist49

https://theconversation.com/typhoon-leaves-flooded-alaska-villages-facing-a-storm-recovery-far-tougher-than-most-americans-will-ever-experience-267423

#akwx #ExtremeWeather

Brown bear sow and cub among the autumn colors in Denali National Park near Igloo Creek a few weeks ago.

#Alaska #wildlife #denali #hiking

First bit of snow this morning in Fairbanks, a few days earlier than the typical first autumn snow for the 21st century. The average date of the first snow is now about ten days later than it was in the earlier 20th century. @Climatologist49 @anisian @debmcqueen

#akwx #Climate #Snow

The Windchimes - A few hours apart from opposite sides of the ridge. I just finished posting about this hike from last Friday, with a lot of photo and video content. Check it out here: https://www.lwpetersen.com/photo-blog/mt-prindle-with-some-weather-and-wind/

#Alaska #hiking #photography