Green-up Day

Photo credit: NWS-Fairbanks; University of Alaska – Fairbanks campus

The phenomenon known as Green-up occurred on May 16 this year. In one day, the tree buds burst open, giving the hills around Fairbanks a very sudden green tint.

It’s eight days later than the average green-up.

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