Annie Feidt, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Annie Feidt is the broadcast managing editor at Alaska Public Media. Reach her at afeidt@alaskapublic.org. Read more about Annie here.
Ask a Climatologist: The spring equinox doesn’t mark the start of spring
The sun is directly over the equator, giving equal amounts of daylight and darkness around the world. Listen now
The Cost of Cold: When the only option is diesel
There are a lot of heating options. Electricity, natural gas, wood, coal... even french fry oil. But in much of rural Alaska, and even some cities, the primary heating source is diesel. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: A winter of warm temps and decent snow
For climatological winter, Alaska was about seven degrees above normal. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: The connection between sea ice and global weather
In the past, climate models have struggled to connect ocean conditions with what happens in the atmosphere. But two new studies do a much better job describing that link. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: Winter weather makes a comeback at the Winter Olympics
You have to go back over twenty years to find a colder winter Olympics. Listen now
Alaskans at the Olympics
More than a dozen Alaskans are representing the U.S. in the winter Olympics that recently kicked off in South Korea. They're competing in traditional sports like ice skating and nordic skiing. And newer events, like snowboard cross- where snowboarders race down a mountain course that includes jumps. LISTEN HERE
7.9 earthquake was an intriguing one for seismologists
The 7.9 earthquake was an interesting one that will "garner a lot of attention, scientifically."
Ask a Climatologist: What is polar amplification?
The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet. Brettschneider says it’s a phenomenon called polar amplification. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: 2017 was hot around the globe, warm in Alaska
Across the globe, 2017 was the second hottest year on record, just behind 2016, according to a European Union monitoring center. Temperatures in Alaska last year were a bit more moderate. 2017 was the 13th warmest year on record. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: A remarkably warm December
December has been remarkably warm across Alaska. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: Jet stream pattern keeps Alaska warm, Lower 48 cold
Alaska is likely to stay warm this month, while much of the Lower 48 experiences a cold snap. The culprit is a feature of the jet stream called a Rossby wave. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: Chukchi Sea ice at record low
Ice in the Chukchi Sea is at a record low for this time of year, by a wide margin. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: The highs, lows and snows of Thanksgiving in Alaska
Here's a heaping serving of Thanksgiving-in-Alaska weather facts you can pass around your table along with the stuffing and potatoes. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: New satellite will improve forecasts, inform policy
"There's always something new and fascinating that you've never see before when there's a new generation satellite that's launched." Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: Why do some lakes freeze faster than others?
One important factor is the depth of the lake. But there are other variables too. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: First snows accumulate around the state, about on time
The first snow of the season is a great marker for the start of winter. Most of the state is more or less on track with their normal first snow date. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: La Nina could make winter feel like winter in Alaska
La Nina typically brings cooler and drier conditions to Alaska. And because of global warming, that may mean a more typical winter for much of the state. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: How the jet stream affects Alaska
In Alaska, big fall storms are often associated with the jet stream. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: The fall color formula is pretty simple
Weather conditions aren't a driver of when fall colors appear, but weather events can drive the extent, duration and intensity of fall colors. Listen now
Ask a Climatologist: Summer sea ice minimum near record low again
Brettschneider says this year's Arctic sea ice retreat won't break the record set in 2012, but is not too far behind. He says it's strikingly low compared to two decades ago. Listen now