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SUMMARY:VAWS Webinar - Scaling North America’s Highest Peak: Inside the Denali Climbing Forecast
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Evan Kutta\, NWS Science and Operations Officer\, and Jason Laney\, NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist \n\n\n\nAbstract: Imagine forecasting weather for a place where a single mistake can mean the difference between an unforgettable triumph and an absolute tragedy. Rising 20\,310 feet into the subarctic sky\, Mount McKinley (locally referred to as Denali) stands as North America’s ultimate mountaineering test\, drawing roughly 1\,000 to 1\,200 ambitious climbers to its slopes every single year. Yet\, the mountain is unforgiving: only about 52% of those who attempt the summit ever stand at the top\, and in particularly brutal seasons—like the tragic summer of 1992 when 11 climbers perished—Denali serves as a stark reminder of the ultimate stakes involved.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of the National Weather Service (NWS) Fairbanks Denali Climbing Forecast. Discover the immense scientific and logistical challenges of predicting extreme weather for a massive\, remote peak where traditional data is nearly non-existent\, forcing meteorologists to rely on a sparse network of automated weather stations\, satellite soundings\, and real-time ranger dispatches. You will also learn how this lifesaving data is distilled into clear\, non-technical updates and transmitted to the mountain via satellite phones\, public radio\, and hand-written whiteboards at isolated high-altitude camps. Join us to explore how a dedicated team of NWS Fairbanks forecasters acts as a critical lifeline\, mapping out precious “weather windows” that allow climbers to conquer the peak safely and return home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBios: Evan Kutta is the Science and Operations Officer (SOO) at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Fairbanks\, Alaska. He leads scientific training and research\, integrating technological and scientific advancements into daily operations to enhance local forecasting. Evan earned a B.S. in Meteorology\, an M.S. in Water Resources\, and a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Missouri. He began his NWS career in Marquette\, Michigan\, before transitioning to his current role as Fairbanks SOO in 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Laney is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at the NWS in Fairbanks\, Alaska\, serving as the primary liaison between the office and the community. He collaborates with emergency managers\, media\, and public officials to ensure regional preparedness and the effective communication of life-saving warnings. Jason earned his B.S. in Meteorology at the University of Louisiana in Monroe. Following a 22-year career in broadcast meteorology\, Jason joined the NWS in El Paso\, Texas\, where he served as WCM before assuming the same position in Fairbanks in 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://uaf-accap.org/event/vaws-denali-climbing-forecast/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Alaska Weather Symposium
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SUMMARY:Winter Rain in Interior Alaska: Local Impacts and Practical Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Eleanor Greenbaum\, ACCAP Policy Fellow \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs winter rain becomes more frequent in Alaska’s Interior\, communities must understand the risks associated with these events and remain prepared. This ACCAP webinar will explore takeaways from various entities across several sectors who have been impacted by the hazard\, ranging from infrastructure maintenance to hazard mitigation planning. We’ll discuss key concerns\, highlight the impacts of the December 2021 “Icemageddon” event in the Fairbanks area\, and explore options for direct response and long-term planning for winter rain events. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Eleanor Greenbaum is working as a Policy Fellow with ACCAP. In this role\, she has contributed to ACCAP’s work on science communication\, extreme events\, and sustained assessment\, including examining the Alaskan extreme events landscape and creating preparedness-oriented materials focused on winter rain. Her background is in international climate policy and security\, and she is passionate about translating complex environmental challenges into practical solutions.
URL:https://uaf-accap.org/event/winter-rain-impacts/
CATEGORIES:ACCAP Climate Webinar,Extreme Events
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SUMMARY:September ACCAP Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Rick Thoman\, Climate Specialist\, AK Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this month’s Climate Outlook Briefing\, Rick will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska\, discuss forecasting tools\, and finish up with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecast for October and look at the upcoming winter. Join the gathering online to learn what’s happened and what may be in store with Alaska’s seasonal climate. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Webinar
URL:https://uaf-accap.org/event/sep2026-climate-outlook/
CATEGORIES:ACCAP Climate Webinar,NWS Climate Outlook Briefing
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SUMMARY:One North\, Two Fire Seasons: A Review of the 2026 Wildfire Season in Alaska\, Yukon\, and Northwest Territories
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Rick Thoman (Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness)\, Heidi Strader and Jonathan Chriest (Alaska Interagency Coordination Center Predictive Services)\, Mike Smith (Canadian Forest Service)\, and Dr. Atoossa Bakhshaii (Government of Yukon) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 wildfire season told two very different stories across Northern North America. Alaska and the Yukon experienced another relatively quiet fire season\, while the Northwest Territories faced a fourth consecutive summer of widespread\, high-impact fires and smoke. What weather and climate patterns drove these dramatically different outcomes\, and what lessons can they offer for understanding wildfire across the North? \n\n\n\nJoin the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness (ACCAP) and the Alaska Fire Science Consortium (AFSC) for a regional review of the 2026 wildfire season. Rick Thoman of ACCAP will provide the broader weather and climate context that influenced fire activity across the region\, while meteorologists from the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center (AICC) Predictive Services and Canadian wildfire experts will review how the season unfolded in Alaska\, Yukon\, and the Northwest Territories. Together\, they will discuss notable fires\, operational challenges\, lessons learned\, and what this year’s contrasting fire seasons may reveal about wildfire across Northern North America. \n\n\n\n(Satellite Image: Wildfires burn in Canada’s Northwest Territories near Great Bear Lake on July 8\, courtesy of MODIS Land Rapid Response Team\, NASA GSFC) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Webinar
URL:https://uaf-accap.org/event/2026-fire-season-review/
CATEGORIES:ACCAP Climate Webinar
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