I'm considering going to Anchorage and Fairbanks - AK for 6-7 days. Questions - How much does it rain around mid April ? Will I be able to see the Aurora in Fairbanks ? If not when should I go ? I intend to go to Fairbanks via rail. Any advice, tips - suggestions welcome....Thanks
2007-02-25 12:44:24 · 2 answers · asked by Viv 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Well 50's and 60's in Fairbanks in April will be highly unlikely; more like 30's and maybe 40's. Towards the very end of April we start getting the warmer temps. April is when we hold Arctic Man at Summit Lake Alaska, south of Fairbanks.
Arctic man is a ski/snowmobile race drawing the attention of thousands of folks to the middle of nowhere (or at least close to it). ESPN has been covering the event for the last several years.
As for the aurora, temperature has nothing to do with it. It all has to do with sun spotting and such. Of course it does have to be dark in order to see the aurora. Shouldn't be a problem to see in April.
Rain? I don't think so, probably snow. This winter especially. It has been a very cold, and snow filled winter throughout the interior.
The rail run from Anchorage to Fairbanks tends to be long so bring a good book. Gonna cost ya $137.00 and takes almost 12 hours.
2007-02-25 14:02:32 · answer #1 · answered by Klondike John 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I live In Anchorage So i should know no you won't be able to see the auro lights becuase it wont be cold enough it has to be like 5 degrees or lower and in april it would be like in the 50's or 60'sand it won't be raining it usally starts at june if u want to see the auro lights i considner u coming at januray it is the coldest month
2007-02-25 21:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋