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By Mark Zeiger, March 1, 2011

March has arrived in classic form in our part of Southeast Alaska. Unlike last year, the month’s “coming in” is distinctly leonine. The gales we’ve seen for many days now persist, and will continue through the rest of the week, from all appearances. Yesterday the local morning disk jockey referred to the marine weather “calming” toward the end of the week. The forecast agrees: northerly gales will “calm down” to 35 knots by Thursday or Friday. Compared to the current 50 knot gales, that is. Continue reading 'March Arrives in Leonine Fashion'»

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By Mark Zeiger, March 1, 2010

March is upon us, and, as I have every year since I can remember, I’m analyzing the weather to judge whether the month is coming in like a lion or a lamb. And, as has happened almost every year I can remember since returning to Alaska, it’s a complicated question. Continue reading 'March Comes in Like a . . . Goat'»