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Thanksgiving weekend and severe storms challenge the staff at Ted Stevens Airport with heavy traffic, heavy snow, and even a lightning strike.

Ice Airport Alaska

Struck By Lightning

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A chronicle of the daily challenges of the airport staff who manage to keep the facility open, freight flowing and passengers flying all despite weather that regularly dips to -36 degrees and wind speeds that typically exceed 100 mph.

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