Spring Weather

Warmer temperatures have arrived (though I expect colder weather is not gone for good) with temperatures getting up to 50+ yesterday and nearly that today. Today was partly to mostly cloudy, with some wind and rain this afternoon. When I walked out this afternoon there was that distinctive smell of rain on dry ground – … Read more

Weather Quiz

Part 1: During which month of the year is Sitka least likely to have a clear day? During which month of the year is Sitka most likely to have a clear day? What about Clear/Mostly Sunny days? Part 2: During which month of the year is Sitka least likely to have a day without precipitation? … Read more

Winter Weather

There are two primary winter weather patterns that we see in Sitka. When high pressure builds over Canada, it will sometimes spill out over the coast mountains and push into the Gulf of Alaska. Winds are typically out of the North, bringing with them colder temperatures and crystal clear skies, with snow-covered mountains brilliant in … Read more