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An unusually persistent jet stream pattern in July produced was exceptionally cloudy and wet across western Alaska, which kept temperatures down to slightly below normal levels while farther east generally warmer than normal temperatures prevailed but in most areas less rain than is normal. Northwes...

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Published in:Weatherwise 2021-11, Vol.74 (6), p.50
Main Authors: Thoman, Richard, Stuefer, Martin, Moore, Blake, Grimes, Jason, Hartl, Lea
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Heavy rainfall
High water levels
Hot weather
Jet stream
Jet streams (meteorology)
Rain
Rainfall
River erosion
Rivers
Temperature
Water deficit
Water levels
Weather forecasting
Wildfires
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Summary:An unusually persistent jet stream pattern in July produced was exceptionally cloudy and wet across western Alaska, which kept temperatures down to slightly below normal levels while farther east generally warmer than normal temperatures prevailed but in most areas less rain than is normal. Northwest Alaska received record rainfall, including areas north of Kotzebue that also had heavy rains in June. This led to sustained high water levels on area rivers and extensive erosion in some places. Southeast Alaska was also unusually dry in July, but thanks to copious rain in May and June, there were no water deficit concerns. July brought some hot weather to portions of the state. The warm and comparatively dry weather allowed for some wildfire activity in the eastern half of mainland Alaska.
ISSN:0043-1672
1940-1310