Weird weather with Jackie Purcell | Hometown, Alaska

By Dave Waldron

Published January 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM AKST

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A man and a woman pose in a radio studio. — Beloved meteorologist Jackie Purcell stopped by the Alaska Public Media studio to talk about weird weather and her 35 years of broadcast.

It seems like most Alaskans can agree that this winter stinks. Whether it’s the wind storms, the warm temperatures or lack of snow, this winter has yet to feel like one. On this Hometown, Alaska we hear from longtime meteorologist Jackie Purcell about exactly how unique this winter is, and how it stacks up to others in Anchorage's history. We’ll also look back on her 35 years of broadcasting in Alaska.

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Dave Waldron

Dave Waldron began his radio career in 2000 as a volunteer DJ at UAA’s radio station KRUA 88.1, where he hosted a weekend music show. In 2004 he was hired as the station’s music director, and held the position until his graduation in 2007. He was hired by Alaska Public Media in 2008 and since then has worked as an audio engineer, editor, and producer. He currently runs his own small business AK Audio Pro, and is a host of Alaska Public Media’s Hometown, Alaska.

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