Despite the cold temperatures and snow, it was a nice day overall to get out! Went and checked on the Walden Point station, had to park in a different pull off and walk down the road to the station because there was too much snow in the pull off it is at to pull in.
December 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Despite the cold temperatures and snow, it was a nice day overall to get out! Went and checked on the Walden Point station, had to park in a different pull off and walk down the road to the station because there was too much snow in the pull off it is at to pull in.
Made it out to the office at the Annette Island Airport, where I had 3.9 inches of snow on the board. This puts my December total thus far at 10.2 inches, which is above the 1991 - 2020* climate normals for PANT of 8.1 inches for December (*Note: Snow records stopped being recorded in 2017).
December 21, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Made it out to the office at the Annette Island Airport, where I had 3.9 inches of snow on the board. This puts my December total thus far at 10.2 inches, which is above the 1991 - 2020* climate normals for PANT of 8.1 inches for December (*Note: Snow records stopped being recorded in 2017).
Another day, another 3.2 inches of snow here at the house in Metlakatla. This brings the current snow depth up to 9 inches and my monthly total up to 16.0 inches.
December 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Another day, another 3.2 inches of snow here at the house in Metlakatla. This brings the current snow depth up to 9 inches and my monthly total up to 16.0 inches.
It is 2025…how do we not have cameras at the top of the uprights looking straight up?
December 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
It is 2025…how do we not have cameras at the top of the uprights looking straight up?
Picked up 4.1 inches of snow out at the office today and 9.1 inches at the house in Metlakatla! Not a bad day for the snow lovers out there! I have measured 6.3 inches of snow so far at the WSO for December (normal is 8.1 inches), and 12.8 inches at the house in Metlakatla.
December 19, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Picked up 4.1 inches of snow out at the office today and 9.1 inches at the house in Metlakatla! Not a bad day for the snow lovers out there! I have measured 6.3 inches of snow so far at the WSO for December (normal is 8.1 inches), and 12.8 inches at the house in Metlakatla.
Took advantage of the break in the rain to hike up to Chester Lake Dam this afternoon to swap out the battery in the weather station. If all goes well, I should only have to swap out the battery one more time before the sun angle is high enough to start really charging the battery.
December 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Took advantage of the break in the rain to hike up to Chester Lake Dam this afternoon to swap out the battery in the weather station. If all goes well, I should only have to swap out the battery one more time before the sun angle is high enough to start really charging the battery.
Another snow day, with just over an inch at the office and in town. The snow changed to rain during the morning as temperatures rose, leading to a slippery mess.
December 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Another snow day, with just over an inch at the office and in town. The snow changed to rain during the morning as temperatures rose, leading to a slippery mess.
Snow day today here on Annette Island! I had 1 inch at the office and 2.3 inches at the house in Metlakatla.
December 11, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Snow day today here on Annette Island! I had 1 inch at the office and 2.3 inches at the house in Metlakatla.
“…and near the Ferry Terminal on Annette
Island.” Local knowledge is important! Thankfully tomorrow is not a ferry day, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be traffic going out there.
Island.” Local knowledge is important! Thankfully tomorrow is not a ferry day, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be traffic going out there.
AJK continues Winter Storm Warning valid at Dec 9, 9:00 AM AKST for Annette Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough [AK] till Dec 10, 12:00 AM AKST Link
December 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
“…and near the Ferry Terminal on Annette
Island.” Local knowledge is important! Thankfully tomorrow is not a ferry day, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be traffic going out there.
Island.” Local knowledge is important! Thankfully tomorrow is not a ferry day, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be traffic going out there.
While we didn’t feel the earthquake, all 3 of my Raspberry Shakes did! One is located in Virginia, one at WSO Annette Island, and the other in Metlakatla.
December 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
While we didn’t feel the earthquake, all 3 of my Raspberry Shakes did! One is located in Virginia, one at WSO Annette Island, and the other in Metlakatla.
So you’re saying there’s a chance? 🤔🤪
December 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
So you’re saying there’s a chance? 🤔🤪
With the nice weather the last couple of days, I was able to make a trip up Yellow Hill to check on the weather station there. It was foggy when I started the hike up, but cleared up decently while I was up there.
December 6, 2025 at 6:42 AM
With the nice weather the last couple of days, I was able to make a trip up Yellow Hill to check on the weather station there. It was foggy when I started the hike up, but cleared up decently while I was up there.
Kicked around some ideas and came up with the Congressional Accountability Amendment proposal. In short, pay is tied to the median income of the state they serve, term and age limits, benefits come from their state and any changes require voter approval, campaign contributions severely restricted.
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Kicked around some ideas and came up with the Congressional Accountability Amendment proposal. In short, pay is tied to the median income of the state they serve, term and age limits, benefits come from their state and any changes require voter approval, campaign contributions severely restricted.
This evening’s 06Z special sounding…there’s a little bit of shear out there! Good thing no flights are trying to take off or land in Ketchikan.
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This evening’s 06Z special sounding…there’s a little bit of shear out there! Good thing no flights are trying to take off or land in Ketchikan.
A 06Z special sounding just launched from PANT a bit ago…keep an eye on those PWAT values! @climatologist49.bsky.social @alaskawx.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM
A 06Z special sounding just launched from PANT a bit ago…keep an eye on those PWAT values! @climatologist49.bsky.social @alaskawx.bsky.social
Right now might not be a good time to head into the mountains here, @climatologist49.bsky.social 🙃
AJK continues High Wind Warning (Annette Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Prince of Wales Island [AK]) Link
November 9, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Right now might not be a good time to head into the mountains here, @climatologist49.bsky.social 🙃
Fall continues 🤪 at least the weather stations saw a little sun today!
AJK issues High Wind Watch (Annette Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Prince of Wales Island [AK]) Link
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Fall continues 🤪 at least the weather stations saw a little sun today!
More ice pellets…this weekend has been ice pellet filled. Pretty crazy!
November 3, 2025 at 5:55 AM
More ice pellets…this weekend has been ice pellet filled. Pretty crazy!
Just another day in Southeast Alaska 🤪
November 2, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Just another day in Southeast Alaska 🤪
AI man, this game has got to be made by AI.
October 28, 2025 at 6:16 AM
AI man, this game has got to be made by AI.
I think after 13 innings the teams should have to start randomly selecting fans from the stands to pitch.
October 28, 2025 at 5:48 AM
I think after 13 innings the teams should have to start randomly selecting fans from the stands to pitch.
A nice evening out at one of the overlooks by Walden Point, worked on clearing some alders away from the weather station there…they grow so fast. The bay in the photos is Annette Bay, where our ferry terminal is. I enjoy watching the stronger wind gusts moving along the water.
October 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
A nice evening out at one of the overlooks by Walden Point, worked on clearing some alders away from the weather station there…they grow so fast. The bay in the photos is Annette Bay, where our ferry terminal is. I enjoy watching the stronger wind gusts moving along the water.
Another day, another high wind warning!
AJK continues High Wind Warning valid at Oct 22, 6:00 PM AKDT for Annette Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Prince of Wales Island [AK] till Oct 23, 12:00 AM AKDT Link
October 23, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Another day, another high wind warning!
First time I’ve ever had a weather station break 100 mph…the Chester Lake Dam station is getting a serious workout tonight!
October 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
First time I’ve ever had a weather station break 100 mph…the Chester Lake Dam station is getting a serious workout tonight!
