Tag Archives: cold weather

When It’s Spring Time in Alaska . . .

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

Ever since I can remember, I’ve heard Johnny Horton’s Springtime in Alaska. My parents played his greatest hits record (paid link) (check your local independent music store) around our house since before I was born. When I left home, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Alaskan Life, Seasons & Celebrations | Tagged | 6 Comments

Smokin’!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

I would call this a cold snap. When I arose just before 6:00 Monday morning, our outdoor digital thermometer showed 1°, but by the time the sun rose in the 9:00 hour, it had lowered to 0°. We decided not … Continue reading →

Posted in Weather, Tides & Geography | Tagged | 4 Comments