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Alaska. The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a winter storm warning for the Skagway and White Pass areas of the state. Heavy snow with accumulations of up to 9 inches is expected ...
Skagway is a popular stop for cruise ships, and the tourist trade is a big part of the business of Skagway. Skagway is also the setting for part of Jack London's book The Call of the Wild, Will Hobbs's book Jason's Gold, and Joe Haldeman's novel, Guardian. The John Wayne film North to Alaska (1960) was filmed nearby.
Owing to the rain shadow of the coastal mountains, south-central Alaska does not get nearly as much rain as the southeast of Alaska, though it does get more snow with up to 300 inches (7.62 m) at Valdez and much more in the mountains. On average, Anchorage receives 16 inches (410 mm) of precipitation a year, with around 75 inches (1.91 m) of snow.
KHNS is the region's only local radio station and offers a wide variety of programming. Local news is produced by staff in Haines, but also covers Skagway, which is 14 miles from Haines via Ferry. KHNS receives statewide news from the Alaska Public Radio Network, national news from National Public Radio, and international news from the BBC. [2]
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Nestled in a glacial valley, Skagway's steep valley walls and snow-covered peaks create a dramatic backdrop. It's a great spot to take in a little history alongside the natural views. Haines is a ...