Meteorologists say the brunt of the storm is likely headed for the southern edge of the Seward Peninsula.
A research vessel, Norseman II, was trapped in unusually dense sea ice for 14 days off the Seward Peninsula coast during a Pacific walrus study, but is now en route to Nome for repairs.
A series of winter storms hit Nome with deep snow and high winds, causing school closures, flight cancellations, and significant snow removal challenges.
A storm caused shoreline erosion in Shishmaref, Alaska, but no evacuations were needed as the new seawall held and damage was minimal.
A moose that was killed in Teller last week had been infected with rabies, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game confirmed.
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