Kobuk 440 rerouted after snow and extreme winds pause race
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Print article The Kobuk 440 Sled Dog Race in Northwest Alaska resumed Monday after dangerous weather paused the race on Sunday and organizers rerouted the course. The conditions caused two veteran mushers, Jeff King of Denali and Nic Petit of Girdwood, to activate their distress signals. Both were withdrawn from the race. “This feels like the most difficult 440 that we’ve ever had, weather-wise,” said Paul Hansen, president of the race. The race was originally set to kick off Thursday in Kotzebue, but many mushers had difficulties reaching the town due to heavy winds, fog and frigid weather, Hansen said. The start was pushed to Friday.
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Anchorage could see a mix of snow and rain Monday, as strong winds hit Turnagain Arm and Kenai Peninsula
Print article Strong winds are expected to hit portions of the Kenai Peninsula and through the Turnagain Arm Monday as a system moves warm air into the area, a meteorologist said. National Weather Service Meteorologist Bob Clay said Anchorage is not expected to see significant winds, but the area can expect a small mix of rain and snow as temperatures hover at or above freezing. As rain falls throughout the area, Clay said some roads may be especially slick throughout Monday with some icy spots. The weather service warned the high winds could make travel difficult along the Seward Highway.