Fort Greely anything out there?

[RayinAK]

Folks, the temperatures over by Delta Junction are not just -20 or -30. All depends....Delta Junction in located in the interior of Alaska, over 100 miles from Fairbanks, which translates to around 2 hours or more drive-distance during the winter months, because the Richardson Highway gets quite slippery (icy). The winds blowing down the mountain ranges that surround Delta Junction can be fierce, and that adds to the wind-chill factor. Sometimes it's great around Delta Junction during the winter, but don't be surprised to encounter temperatures around -50 every now and then around January, much like in Fairbanks.

It was -45 at my home in North Pole this morning, and the forecast is similar for the rest of the week. Then it's supposed to get real hot next week, around -10 degrees or so. Yes, it feels real good when the temperature raises to -10 after a few days of -45

That said, Delta Junction and vicinity, depending on the weather, is beautiful during the summer months, and just as beautiful during the winter months as long as you enjoy outdoors activities. Don't expect a big city when you arrive to that area. Delta Junction is just a very small town, and most of the houses and businesses are just a few buildings at each side of the Richardson Highway. BUT, you will be smack in the middle of a great hunting area, and during the summer you will be amazed at the beauty of the landscape on your way down the Richardson toward Summit Lake....all the way down to Valdez.

If you enjoy taking pictures, hunting, driving around, picking wild blueberries in the Fall, then you will be in the right spot. If you have any children, they will love the area once they are there for a winter or two. I am not kidding!

The interior is beautiful, just like any other place around the word. All depends on the moment...if you take the time to look:

[Arcticthaw]

On the radio this morning Delta school District closed the schools at least for the day.

Temp was -50 degrees!

[rescue6694]

Thanks for the information, it nice to here some positive information. It seems that only people who have negative information spend time posting information. I lived in Galena for a year and it was cold there -78 degrees, so the cold shouldn't be a problem. What time of year does it actually start to warm up and then cool back down?

Can anyone give me the names of the Realtors in Delta Junction and is it possible to find new construction for sale.

[Arcticthaw]

I am not sure if Delta is big enough to support a realtor. I think ones from Fairbanks may cover the area.

Well we are seeing more sun now, but it is not quite high enough on the horizon to add much heat. Then end of Next month and April things warm up pretty fast. Delta gets lots of high winds. High is in the 50 to 70 mph range. Fairbanks usually has snow around the first part of October, but it may not stick. September things are starting to cool off, but not till mid month.

Check in with Delta's Chamber of commerece, they should be able to help with housing and realtors.

[Glitch]

It has warmed up today, it is only -27°F at Fort Greely currently. Practically short-sleeve weather.

Fort Greely is on the north side of the Alaska Range. A very well wooded area with beautiful scenery, and some of the best duck and goose hunting in the state. The largest city is Fairbanks, the closest town is Delta Junction. Paxton isn't too far away, but it is even smaller than Delta Junction.

If you are looking for city-life, you will probably be disappointed. If you are an outdoors kind of person, then you will love Fort Greely. There is good Dolly Varden and Arctic Grayling fishing, and lots of wildlife.

The US Army has Extreme Cold Weather gear which is perfect for Fort Greely. It consists of layers of fleece and wool clothing with a water/wind-proof outer shell. Dressing in layers is preferred because you can always add or remove layers as the conditions change. The cold in the winter can be a bit brutal, but the lack of daylight is the hardest to get use to. Staying active and a few extra lights around the living quarters is the key to avoiding Seasonal Affective Disorder.

[rescue6694]

How is the fishing in Delta Junction and the local area. Can you fish for Northern Pike or Salmon?