Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Alaska Flying out of Kotzebue

to go chase caribou northeast of there isreported to be currently problematic due to regional weather and smoke. Our air service says they are therefore slammed so getting into the feield this coming weekend is questionable. I'm hoping to recieve some additioanl intel on the ground there. Anyone in the know? Thanks much.....

Regional weather is a fact of life in Alaska year round and not something to be taken lightly. The smoke will be dependent on the “regional weather” and regional winds. I don’t know who you’re flying with but I’d be inclined to trust your pilot….

I know that for those on a limited schedule it’s hard to be patient but you don’t want to fight Mother Nature!

Good luck, I hope you can get out soon and maybe someone closer can give you more info. 👍🏼

Understand and thanks Aces.... Been there and have done that a couple times. Just looking for a most current sitrep!

Keep track here:

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=66.8968&lon=-162.5859

https://w1.weather.gov/data/obhistory/PAOT.html

Keep in mind that rain can be a good thing as far as smoke is concerned.

FAA has webcams with real-time visuals

https://weathercams.faa.gov

Weathercam only shows in town. Smoke was temporary and shouldn't be a problem. Where are the caribou? That's the big question.