Departures from daily average temperatures are shown for the period of September 2002 through February 2003. The black lines above and below the average represent one standard deviation.
Warm winter continues in Fairbanks
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The warmer than normal temperatures in Fairbanks that began last autumn have continued though February. This is mostly owing to deeper low- pressure centers in the Aleutians and a blocking ridge of high pressure over western Canada, resulting in a more southerly flow over the state. The table shows the ten warmest autumns (September through November) and winters (defined as December through February). Further, the temperatures from the ten warmest autumn and winter seasons combined (September through February) are shown. The warmer temperatures have given rise to such significant events as the two freezing rain events in November and February that closed schools in Fairbanks for a total of 3 days. |
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Departures from daily average temperatures are shown for the period of September 2002 through February 2003. The black lines above and below the average represent one standard deviation.
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This information was compiled and constructed by Brian Hartmann. Any questions or comments can be directed to him here.
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