Alaska Spring River Breakup Outlook

Tune in for the latest update and outlook on river ice breakup across Alaska this spring. Will this spring bring the threat of impactful ice jams associated with a more dynamic breakup, or are we looking at a milder breakup with a lower risk of flooding? Kyle Van Peursem of the NWS Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center will review breakup basics and provide an overview of current conditions statewide. ACCAP Alaska Climate Specialist Rick Thoman will discuss the latest subseasonal outlooks that help inform the NWS’s official breakup outlook and forecasts.