Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast

The Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast interviews Talkeetna mountain guide Brian McCullough about decades of climbing, guiding, flying, and observing the Alaska Range.

This episode introduces Sergio Gabbio, an Italian mountain guide discussing climate change impacts on glaciers and mountains in the Alps, along with his family's hotel business.

Climatologist Brian Brettschneider explains the causes of recent high winds in Alaska, describing a bora event as a cold northerly wind phenomenon driven by pressure systems over the interior and Gulf of Alaska.

Climatologist Rick Thoman discusses the impacts of Typhoon Halong on coastal communities in Alaska, including evacuations and how to help.

Rick Thoman discusses unusual warm weather patterns in Alaska, highlighting temperature differences across the state in September and into October.

David Kochevar, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at Alaska's Aviation Weather Unit, explains February updates to Alaska's surface and significant-weather charts, including a 24-to-60-hour outlook for pilots.

Rick Thoman discusses the release of the 2025 Arctic Report Card, highlighting its 20th anniversary as a peer-reviewed annual update on Arctic climate conditions.

This episode continues the Arctic Encounter series, focusing on a panel discussion about Greenland's sovereignty and independence desires.

This episode covers the 2025 Arctic Encounter in Anchorage, Alaska, highlighting discussions on Arctic governance, land use, and sovereignty.

Rick Thoman discusses atmospheric rivers, explaining their meteorological definition, historical context, and impact on South Central Alaska's current flood warnings, highlighting their role in climate science and public awareness.

A climatologist discusses Alaska's climate change impacts on aviation, including a recent high-wind event at Anchorage airport.

Interview with Brian Brettschneider about his new role as senior climate scientist at the National Weather Service in Alaska, discussing climate impacts like sea ice, fire, and drought.

This episode covers the Arctic Encounter Symposium, focusing on harnessing storytelling and media in Northern communities.

Host Katie Ryder interviews climatologist Brian Brettschneider about Alaska's rainy summer and how climate change affects daily life.

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This episode describes a creative floating concert held on a lake in Talkeetna, Alaska, featuring live music from the Alaska Funk Band Artificial Horizon.