Cause for Drying Uncertain

Ponds in and around the Nome area are drying up.

But at least there is a stream...

“The exact reasons why the return fell at the lower end of the forecast range are unknown at this time, but poorer than average marine survival is a leading candidate.”

A problem for outboards.

River erosion along the Yukon River near..?

Downriver from Arctic Village

There is unusual abundances of blue-green algae on West end of Fraser Lake.

State and North Slope Borough officials say Point Lay’s drinking water lake was wiped out by the nearby Kokolik River, which flooded and eroded the lake banks.

Six inches of rain fell in a three hour period.

Portions of the Matanuska River’s banks near Butte were “beginning to show signs of breeching” Sunday night, leading Mat-Su Borough officials to ask that area residents prepare for potential evacuations.

Unknown species of green algae in a lake near Kongiganak.

Warm temperatures come early this year.

When temperatures are warm enough, it's a time many Alaskans take their families out swimming. Sometimes the fun comes along with an annoying rash known as 'Swimmer's Itch.'

Early breakup brings early arrivals.