Weather Links

AK DoT Traffic & Road Conditions @ https://511.alaska.gov/

Here are some of the features available to you, even if you don’t sign up for an account:

View road conditions, traffic speed data, road cameras, weather alerts and forecasts, and Waze events. You can select what information you want to appear on the map by checking and unchecking the boxes on the Map Legend on the right side of the screen. You can click on any of the icons on the map to view more information. When the Road Conditions box is checked, you can also click on any road segment to view detailed information about conditions.Use the route planner to view your estimated travel time and any traffic events along your route. (Note: if you sign up and create a My 511 account, you can receive notifications on your saved routes.)View road conditions, traffic events, cameras, and message signs in a list that you can filter and search. Access the list views by clicking on the Text View dropdown menu on upper-right side of your screen.

Avalanche @ https://alaskasnow.org/

The AAIC's mission is to support and promote avalanche forecasts, education, research and professional development for healthier lifestyles and the reduction of unintentional injuries and fatalities.

Coastal Marine Forecasts by Zone @ https://www.weather.gov/marine/

The National Weather Service Marine Program has a mission to provide marine weather forecasts, warnings, and other information for the protection of life and property while on the waters.

Earthquakes @ https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/

Find recent or historic earthquakes, lists, information on selected significant earthquakes, earthquake resources by state, or find webservices.

Forest Fires @ https://www.fireweatheravalanche.org/fire/state/alaska

Fire, Weather, Avalanche Center develops proprietary, leading-edge products and services for our users and followers; they help those people with critical decisions for their daily lives and their backcountry adventures.

NOTE: Might require dragging the map to display Alaska.

Google Live Traffic Map • Wasilla @ Google Maps

Google uses mobile device apps, historial data and highway authority real-time data to provide accurate traffic information.

Local Air Quality @ https://www.iqair.com/us/usa/alaska/wasilla

Every year, 7 million people die from air pollution, and billions suffer unnecessarily from the effects of poor air quality.

Yet many of us don't have access to timely air quality information, and often times, air pollution goes unnoticed.

IQAir is working to change this. Today, we operate the world's largest free real-time air quality information platform and engage an ever-growing number of global citizens, organizations, and governments.

Northern Lights @ https://www.gi.alaska.edu/monitors/aurora-forecast

Since it was established by an Act of Congress in 1946, scientists at the Geophysical Institute have studied geophysical processes from the center of the Earth to the surface of the sun and beyond, turning data and observations into information useful for state, Arctic and national priorities.

Tsunami @ https://www.tsunami.gov/

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Tsunami Program is a cross-agency cooperative effort to minimize the impacts of tsunamis. Administered by the National Weather Service (NWS), the program leverages the capabilities of other NOAA operational line offices, including the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), the National Ocean Service (NOS), and the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS).

Wind @ https://www.windy.com/

Founded by a kiter, helicopter, and jet pilot who was seeking to have a quick source of wind information and forecasting.