December in Southeast Alaska was one for the record books, with historic snow and cold. Juneau had its snowiest-ever December and its coldest 30-day stretch in over 40 years. Known for cold as much as Juneau is known for snow, Fairbanks just saw its chilliest 30-day stretch in a half-century.

If you want to explore the backcountry in winter, a heated UTV tour is THE way to do it. Alaska Backcountry Adventures in Palmer takes visitors through the frozen Knik River Valley to the face of the Knik Glacier,

Experience the coziest winter getaway in Alaska at this log cabin Airbnb near Fairbanks. It has an electric fireplace, an outdoor fire pit, and a barrel sauna.

From Northern Lights in Denali to whale watching in Maui, these U.S. national parks offer rare winter experiences without peak-season crowds.

Cold weather winter kayaking near Anchorage is definitely something you need to plan for when you visit Alaska in the off season. It's a beautiful experience unlike anything you might expect you can do during the limited daylight and extreme cold temperatures.

Visit Arctic Valley Ski Area for the best snow tubing in Alaska. It's a fun, safe, and family-friendly winter activity that kids as young as three can enjoy.

US Extreme Weather Floods In this aerial photo provided by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, the city of Kotzebue, Alaska, experiences flooding, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (Alaska Department of Transportation and Public ...

Winter storms in the North Pacific are moving north, reshaping rainfall, snowpack, and wildfire risk across the western United States.