Springtime in Alaska

Spring is a relative term, of course, and the vernal equinox merely a date on the calendar. Warm weather ushering in the season we call "break up" is a whole 'nother thing.

This time of year brings other things, up here: the Fur Rondy with its World Championship Sled Dog Races, the Iditarod Trail Race, Iron Dog snowmachine racing, more daylight, and usually more snow.

Here are some things we tend to see from February to April each year.