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‘It was a real joy’: Alaska National Guard brings Santa to Scammon Bay

‘It was a real joy’: Alaska National Guard brings Santa to Scammon Bay

Santa and Mrs. Claus head back to the Black Hawk after a long day of spreading holiday cheer in Scammon Bay, Alaska on Nov. 16, 2022. (MaryCait Dolan/KYUK)

Santa Claus ditched his sleigh in favor of one of the Alaska National Guard’s Black Hawk helicopters, as part of the Guard’s “Operation Santa” events which transport the holiday favorite to rural Alaska communities.

Kids in Scammon Bay welcomed a special guest a little bit early this year when Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the community of around 600 near the ... Read more

Guardsmen Do Double Duty as Santa’s Helpers

Alaska Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Ryan Montgomery, a pilot with 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), visits with children during Operation Santa Claus in Scammon Bay, Nov. 16, 2022. Operation Santa Claus is th ... Read more

Where is Blizzard Alley?

While Tornado Alley may be the most well-known corridor for severe weather across the country, there remains a vast area that is impacted by other damaging weather events. Analysis by AccuWeather's data science team provided a clearer picture of wher ... Read more

Where is Blizzard Alley?

While Tornado Alley may be the most well-known corridor for severe weather across the country, there remains a vast area that is impacted by other damaging weather events. Analysis by AccuWeather's data science team provided a clearer picture of wher ... Read more

Where is Blizzard Alley?

While Tornado Alley may be the most well-known corridor for severe weather across the country, there remains a vast area that is impacted by other damaging weather events. Analysis by AccuWeather's data science team provided a clearer picture of where these other deadly weather events commonly unfold - in particular, those most susceptible to blizzards.

Blizzards aren't necessarily defined by high snow amounts, but rather by the dangers of wind and reduced visibility combined with the snow. A blizzard warning is issued when sustain ... Read more

Where is Blizzard Alley?

While Tornado Alley may be the most well-known corridor for severe weather across the country, there remains a vast area that is impacted by other damaging weather events. Analysis by AccuWeather's data science team provided a clearer picture of wher ... Read more

Where is Blizzard Alley?

While Tornado Alley may be the most well-known corridor for severe weather across the country, there remains a vast area that is impacted by other damaging weather events. Analysis by AccuWeather's data science team provided a clearer picture of wher ... Read more

Arctic Report Card: A warmer, wetter Arctic is ‘upending�

By Megan Gannon

For those living in the Bering Sea region, the trends explained in the latest Arctic Report Card won’t come as a surprise. There’s more rain, higher temperatures and less sea ice. There are more seabird die-offs, more ... Read more

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