Most visitors to Alaska come during our incredible, endless summers from which Alaska has earned the name “Land of the Midnight Sun” while others visit in March to see our glorious auroral (northern lights) displays. Though endless days and viewing the aurora may seem to be extreme experiences nothing, NOTHING, is as extreme as our temperature extreme.
In 2012, the Interior of Alaska (see Fairbanks above) saw a 137 degree F (30C high to -47C low= 77C) difference in temperature at approximately mid summer to mid winter.
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That’s insane. Nevada deserts, here we come.
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Hahaha. Remember, summers are nice!
I was in the desert there a long time ago. Devil’s Kitchen (?) state park north of Vegas was surreal…
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Ahhh, nice. My wife and I are planning on leaving my home state here in Michigan for Nevada as soon as we can…
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Have fun
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Thanks, I really want to visit Alaska and was trying to figure out the best time of year. I’d love the chance to see the Northern Lights, but the long summer days are also tempting…
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It’s a tough call I know. The lights are going to be really strong through 2014 relative to recent years. I think that should influence your short term plan a bit. Cheers!
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Thanks for the tip Mike. I’ve been debating whether to try and save up for Alaska now or wait a couple of years. I’ve just found out that I will be doing ALOT of overtime at work over the next couple of months, so maybe 2014 will be the year I make it over there.
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If you want a higher probability of a mind blowing lights show, this will be the best for maybe a decade. They were rocking last night! Don’t work too hard but keep your eye on the prize!
Take care
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Alaska is still on the list but it’s pretty pricey from the UK. Have booked for Norway to see the Midnight sun this year but I will see Alaska before long.
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Understood. Did you see my recent post regarding Iceland Air in 2013?
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Extended sub-zero hereabouts presents problems, starting with frozen pipes. So you have our sympathy. And then: Does your body ever get used to it?
But the talk of desert also reminds me of those 100-degree days that plunged to 50 at night — a big swing that was usually quite welcome in the interior Pacific Northwest.
For now, stay dry when you’re about … and I’ll try to do the same.
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We get used to it, just like anything. You might be surprised how little clothing people wear in spring.
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Reblogged this on pennipete.
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Thanks
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Mother Nature has fun in your neck of the woods, doesn’t she?
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Yes, she goes by various names.
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Photography, travel, wine, nature, birds, (and Costa Rica)…these are a few of my favorite things ! Glad I found your blog. It’s been a while since I’ve been to Alaska, so I can remember my time there through some of your posts. Thanks !
Ta-Ta…
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ta ta
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Thanks for visiting my my blog, Mike. That’s a lovely picture, in you About, of fishing in the middle of the night. Making cupcakes. The oven is on. It’s nice a toasty warm.
Ellespeth
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I have never made cupcakes or met one I didn’t like. I will need some for our next fishing trip. ;>)
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Alaska in the winter? Not for me.
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It is quite balmy today.
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Enjoy! … but Alaskan winter is still note the place for me.
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I have had several friends visit Alaska and loved it.
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I think that’s a clear indication that it’s your turn.
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Thanks for the encouragement!
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Anytime!
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My Daughter dreams of living in Alaska. I think this might cause her to rethink or at least revisit if she really could handle Alaska. Beautiful country though!
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Well it’s not as bad as it seems. We have a solid community. Should she ever decide to come there is at least one home cooked dinner awaiting her.
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Hubby and I have done a couple of AK Discovery trips, now MTS I think. I love AK in the summer. The “lights” are a bucket list item for me, however, I am a cold wimp! Give me 108 any day over anything lower than 40. Thanks for the like on my blog, I’m glad to find yours.
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It’s generally mild temps here in March. The lights are going to peak in 2013-2014 with the increase solar storm activity if that has any influence on your bucket list. They were kickin last night.
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Putting on my calendar for next year,and we will see how that works out! Thanks!
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So in winter you have cold and darkness.How about the summer? How long does it last? Do you still have the snow?
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This photo was taken on summer solstice (http://wp.me/a2qivy-d2). This is July on the coast (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.451515660567.237742.173217040567&type=3). I will be posting about all of that as the season changes! Thanks for your interest, it will inspire and direct my writing.
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I like the sky on the first photo,
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