Alaska Weather Observation Network

Wolken, G.J. Herstand, M.R. Daanen, R.P. DGGS Staff 2025 Alaska Weather Observation Network data Digital Data Series DDS 25 Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys https://doi.org/10.14509/31686 https://dggs.alaska.gov/weatherstations/#8 Alaska Weather Observation Network, Digital Data Series 25, provides access to current and archived observations of hydrometeorological variables collected at weather stations in DGGS's network in Alaska. These stations, often situated in high-elevation and remote regions, provide critical data in areas that are otherwise under-observed. The network is designed to capture long-term, continuous measurements of atmospheric and environmental conditions, with each station transmitting data at intervals specific to its configuration. Timestamped in Alaska Standard Time (UTC-9) or Alaska Daylight Time (UTC-8), the current conditions reflect the most recent transmission, while archived datasets offer a historical record of environmental variability. The data collected are instrumental in supporting a wide range of scientific and operational applications, including geologic hazard assessment, environmental monitoring, extreme weather analysis, and climate modeling. By targeting data-scarce regions and elevations, the DGGS network enhances the spatial and temporal resolution of hydrometeorological datasets across Alaska, contributing to improved forecasting, reanalysis efforts, and validation of climate simulations. This data collection is released with an open end-user license. All files can be downloaded from the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys website (http://doi.org/10.14509/31686). This dataset was developed to support long-term hydrometeorological monitoring through the deployment and maintenance of weather stations in Alaska's data-scarce regions and under-observed elevations. Funded externally and supported by diverse partnerships, the network aims to enhance the spatial and temporal coverage of weather and climate observations. Continuous updates to the database incorporate new and published information, contributing to improved environmental analysis and decision-making. >weather_station: The dataset contains time-series meteorological and soil data from individual weather stations from targeted locations throughout Alaska. 2015 2025 ground condition In Work Unknown -180.000000 180.000000 71.392029 51.217293 ISO 19115 Topic Category geoscientificInformation Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Avalanche Climate Climate Change Coastal Coastal and River DGGS Effluent Emergency Preparedness Engineering Engineering Geology Environment Environmental Flood Fluvial Geologic Geologic Hazards Geological Process Geology Geotechnical Glacial Processes Hydrology Hydrology and Surficial Geology Hydropower Ice Instrumentation Interglaciation Landslide Susceptibility Water Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Alaska, State of This report, map, and/or dataset is available directly from the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (see contact information below). Any hard copies or published datasets utilizing these datasets shall clearly indicate their source. If the user has modified the data in any way, the user is obligated to describe the types of modifications the user has made. The user specifically agrees not to misrepresent these datasets, nor to imply that changes made by the user were approved by the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. The State of Alaska makes no express or implied warranties (including warranties for merchantability and fitness) with respect to the character, functions, or capabilities of the electronic data or products or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. In no event will the State of Alaska be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or other damages suffered by the user or any other person or entity whether from the use of the electronic services or products or any failure thereof or otherwise. In no event will the State of Alaska's liability to the Requestor or anyone else exceed the fee paid for the electronic service or product. Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Metadata Manager mailing and physical

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Fairbanks AK 99709-3707 USA (907)451-5020 (907)451-5050 dggspubs@alaska.gov 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except State holidays Please view our website (https://www.dggs.alaska.gov) for the latest information on available data. Please contact us using the e-mail address provided above when possible. This work is funded by several agencies and supported by numerous federal, state, municipal, and local partners. See each individual station for specific acknowledgments. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Geological Survey. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey. Ronnie Daanen played an instrumental role in collaborating on the project vision and leading the installation of many of the initial stations. In July 2023, Ronnie, along with colleagues Justin Germann and Tori Moore, and pilot Tony Higdon, tragically passed away in a helicopter crash while conducting fieldwork in support of hydrometeorological monitoring on the North Slope. This publication is released posthumously in their memory. Bliss, A.K. Hock, Regine Wolken, G.J. Whorton, E.N. Aubry-Wake, Caroline Braun, Juliana Gusmeroli, Alessio Harrison, W.D. Hoffman, Andrew Liljedahl, A.K. 2019 Glaciers and climate of the upper Susitna Basin, Alaska; supporting data Raw Data File RDF 2019-3 Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys 6 p https://doi.org/10.14509/30138 Germann, J.T. Daanen, R.P. Stokes, T.B. Wikstrom Jones, K.M. 2024 Installation of environmental and hydrological monitoring stations-Utqiagvik-Wainwright-Atqasuk region, Alaska, August 2022 Raw Data File RDF 2023-21 Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys 4 p https://doi.org/10.14509/31044 Stevens, D.S.P. Wolken, G.J. Hubbard, T.D. Hendricks, K.A. 2018 Landslides in Alaska Information Circular IC 65 Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys 2 p https://doi.org/10.14509/29849 Timm, Kristin Wolken, G.J. 2017 Deglacierization and the development of glacier-related hazards Information Circular IC 63 Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys 3 p https://doi.org/10.14509/29752 Wolken, G.J. Hendricks, K.A. Daanen, R.P. Overbeck, J.R. Stevens, D.S.P. Masterman, S.S. 2017 Alaska & climate change Information Circular IC 64 Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys 2 p https://doi.org/10.14509/29781 The data are raw (unmodified) and have not been quality-controlled. Weather station measurements, manufacturers, and configurations vary throughout the station network. Although weather stations share some consistencies, their hydrometeorological observations and sensors are station-specific. When available, we provide images of the installation sites to demonstrate station configuration. Weather stations can stop recording and transmitting data for various reasons. Users may find unrecoverable data gaps in the output files. The data files are direct output from the instrumentation and have basic variable and unit descriptions. They are not supported with an accompanying data dictionary to describe field names and values. Weather station locations are generally accurate within 10 meters. Reported elevations are estimated to be within 30 meters. Weather stations deployment - Data are acquired from weather stations deployed throughout the state in typically high-elevation settings. The current conditions are representative of the last data transmission as indicated by the timestamp in Alaska (Alaska Standard Time (UTC-9) or Alaska Daylight Time (UTC-8)), and archived data are based on the sampling rate at each weather station. The data are raw (unmodified) and have not been quality-controlled. Weather station locations are reported using the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84) datum. Wind data are reported from 0-359 degrees (clockwise), with 0 degrees set to north. 2025 point .00001 .00001 decimal degrees WGS84 WGS 84 6378137 298.257223563 Unknown 1 meters Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates weather_station The dataset contains time-series meteorological and soil data from individual weather stations from targeted locations throughout Alaska. DGGS and collaborative research partners weather_station Sensor Graphs Visual representations of time-series data from various sensors DGGS free text Current Conditions Latest available readings from active sensors sensor manufacturer free text Station Metadata about the weather station location and configuration DGGS free text Interval Time interval between recorded measurements sensor manufacturer free text Station Information Descriptive details about station purpose, funding, and deployment DGGS free text Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Metadata Manager mailing and physical

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Fairbanks AK 99709-3707 USA (907)451-5020 (907)451-5050 dggspubs@alaska.gov 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except State holidays FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata FGDC-STD-001-1998 If the user has modified the data in any way they are obligated to describe the types of modifications they have performed in the supporting metadata file. User specifically agrees not to imply that changes they made were approved by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources or Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. https://dggs.alaska.gov/metadata/dggs.ext dggs metadata extensions