Alaska's Wild Weather! Embracing the Elements on Our Homestead Adventure!

[@cassandrazuccaro4663]

Even with little snow your homestead is beautiful and the lake "AMAZING "

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Agree! It’s wild how beautiful the water makes it no matter what the time of year

[@addiebug]

The lake with the clouds reflection is absolutely stunning.

[@anniehinshaw9433]

I'm so happy that you are feeling better, Jessica . It sounds like a lot of us are sick with head colds or flu or something. Definitely stay in as much as you can and kudos on the spikes. Rest and recuperate and see you next time.

[@MarquetteHaynes]

Jessica so happy your feeling better. We've missed you 🙂 That's some cray cray weather. In the negatives here in Wyoming and like you I'm recovering from the worst flu I've ever had. Hug Gma, Aaron and the kids! Bless you 🙏♥

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you that’s so kind

[@mandiquinton7067]

Jessica no matter if the bedding is wet or dry you should be wearing a good mask to protect your lungs. Jessica here is a little treat for peaches. You get a yard broom with the really strong bristles and screw or bolt it to one of her outdoor posts for her to have a scratch pole. cows love them

[@Yaya2214CJ]

Jessica, those colors look absolutely fantastic on you. So beautiful outside. Thank you for sharing. I'm glad your better. Your voice is back. Be Blessed

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh thank you so much! That’s so kind

[@debbiemiller7342]

So glad you’re finally feeling better!

[@anissia1210]

Jessica, I'm in Louisville Kentucky. It's amazing but unbelievable that I've got more snow than you have! We were in the big Winter Storm that happened this week here in the Midwest. Louisville got 8.8 inches of snow, then 1/2 inch of ice and sleet! Now the temp is dropping to the single digits and maybe below 0!! On top of that, we're getting another round of snow Friday and Saturday!! This is the most snow in Louisville since 2015! Last 2 years we've had a total of about 3 inches all Winter! I was seeing all your snow last year, crying hoping I'd get to see it here. I've stocked up on alot of stuff so I'm not worried about running to the store on the bad roads. So I'm actually enjoying seeing the snow. I've got 2 kitties and this is the first time the baby has ever seen snow. She sits on the big ledge by our big windows watching the snow come down. It's amazing her. I bought in some snow for both of them to see, and the baby loved playing with it. Lol. I love seeing the animals y'all have. Thank you for loving them and caring for them. Sending love from Louisville Kentucky ❤❤❤

[@annahoover5296]

Get better,and stay warm,prayers for you.Dont over due

[@annaking9213]

The lake when you walk down to it was beautiful the reflection. Wow!

[@ajorgensen2334]

One thing we use in a pinch on our icy driveway in western Quebec is the ash from our wood stove. Just keep it away from where you park and your entryway. We use sand for those areas to keep the soot from being tracked back into the house

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Us too great reminder! I waited until it freezes up I can see it in a layer ponder the ice, kinda crazy

[@lorettarenz1287]

Glad you're feeling better. Your cold air and snow has come down to the lower 48. I'm in Eastern Tennessee - it's been in the low 30's for the last few days and we are about to get colder (17 degrees tonight). Flurries all day today and we're bracing for a "huge" winter storm this weekend. I've lived here 8 years and haven't seen a big one yet - maybe this is our year! Take care - love and hugs to you and your family.

[@jenniferglaze-o4d]

So Glad your healing! Got the same thing! It’s rough!! Thanks for sharing today!!

[@rubyjackson5630]

I think we got your weather 😊 we are in the middle of the 2025 storm Blair , well i can tell you right now they can take her back anytime. 8 inches of snow and 2 inches of ice on top of that and snow everyday since last Friday. Part 2 coming in this Saturday. Not to mention every tree is hanging down from ice!Strait out of the holidays to trees taking out power lines . Not much relaxing here but very thankful at least we have a home and are warm. My heart aches for the people in tents from Hurricane Helene. Hope you feel better soon, you are still very pale!! Take care and get plenty rest! God Bless ♥️🙏

[@donush9139]

Hello Modern Homestead Alaska Hope You Feel Better Soon. We got Hit with 9 1/2 inches of Snow not used to this when you haven't seen it for a Long Time. Hugs & Kisses ❤️

[@melisia8876]

To save your flowers/elderberry/strawberries cover them with either straw or shavings - this will provide a nice depth of 'warm matter' to help them survive the weird weather. A good layer of mulch acts as a warmth barrier. 🥰

[@carmancloud]

Crazy weather! There is bare ground in spots where my sister lives and neither one of us can remember ever seeing that as kids growing up in Alaska! I do remember stepping off the back porch and sinking up to my shoulders though! 😂

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That is wild! It sure is a crazy here right now

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Jessica and sweet family! I’m glad you’re feeling better. All the animals are doing well. Peaches is so pretty. The dogs are so funny. The lake is beautiful. I hope your precious grandmother is doing good. I hope everyone has a very blessed New Year! ❤️🙏

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much! It means a lot!

[@Happy-xk4ge]

You must be getting so excited looking forward to spring And more projects. I'm looking forward for you! Blessings to you all!

[@stevenhartley1350]

I am so glad that you are all safe and well again (well slowly but surely), I'm also glad that everyone else picked up the slack to help you rest and recuperate 😊, The lake looks beautiful and I'm sure the snow will return soon 🤞and life will return to normal 😊. Hope you all stay blessed and live, love and be happy Xx

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yes! Thank you!

[@kathyhiggins2847]

Glad your feeling better Jessica. Hope everyone else,especially Gma stays healthy. Your animals look great. Here in NH we had snow early, now the ground is bare, luckily without the rain turning to ice. Have a feeling we’re going to get dumped on soon. Stay healthy!

[@kikomartin-pr]

I hope you get to 100% well soon. Have a wonderful week.

[@florencecampbell774]

Jessica, sorry to hear you were unwell over the feastive season.Good to see you are up and about again.Your family will appreciate you all the more.They would only be so glad to help you dear.Stay safe stay warm.Happy New Year dear family.❤️🙏

[@susanmassey9635]

Sorry you were sick over the holidays Jessica. Peaches looks great. She’s so pretty. Hope you get snow to help you with your garden .❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much! That’s so kind

[@diannajohnson1731]

I'm so happy you are feeling better. Be careful not overdo. The flu/illness can come back when your body is in a weaken state.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

You look great Jessica. Several other Alaska folks have said the same thing about all the lack of snow this year. Weather is crazy all over the U S this year. You be blessed. Hug g mom for me.

[@riddle8062]

The weather is definitely crazy this winter. The lake looks beautiful, but I can't believe there is so much water on top of the ice! Well, at least the animals got a winter refresh. Lol. I pray you recover fully from your sickness. I dealt with walking pneumonia during Christmas, and still coughing. Ugh. God bless you all!

[@brenjim32]

We are in West Tn and we are expecting 5 to 8 inches of snow starting Thursday nite into Friday! We don’t get a lot of snow so everything will shut down by Friday! It’s been high 30 low 20s….Mother Nature is staying confused this Winter Season! Glad you are feeling better

[@franceswilliams5312]

So glad you're feeling better, I missed you! We have 11 inches of snow here in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, OH that fell Sun and Mon and it's going nowhere....very cold here, will be in the negative range tonight! Be glad to send you this snow, ha ha ha!

[@Kim-vq2iq]

So glad you’re feeling better,Thank you for the Christmas card. Blessings from COLD Kentucky,it’s 16 degrees with Snow on the way☃️⛄️

[@shellyhall4017]

Glad you are feeling better.don’t over do it.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I won’t! It feels good just 1 task at a time

[@PatsyMellen]

Please take care of yourself and get completely well. Here in Nebraska we have your cold temperatures and snow but this is January. Love your videos! ❤

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

So glad that you’re feeling better. ❤

[@CorynHedges]

So glad you are feeling better Jessica! I missed you and your videos. You have a wonderful family taking care of you and your chores. I joined your buy me a coffee subscription and loved the extra videos on that site. We have blue sky summer in Brisbane, Australia with the temperature sitting at around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Your lake was beautiful in the sunset. From Coryn 🥰

[@jerseygirlvet]

Glad you are feeling better

[@tinadelarosa8922]

You look beautiful. You are warmer than we are here in North Carolina!!!! Wild weather for sure.

[@yvettegerry9862]

It’s only 20 degrees and snow and rain here in Ohio . So glad you are feeling better . Your property is so beautiful ! Thank you for sharing ! ❄️🌧️❄️

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh no you stay on my from!

[@driving.ms.stacey1434]

It’s colder here in Missouri than it is in Alaska! 😂 I’m glad you’re feeling better. I came down with COVID the day after Christmas and I was sick for almost 12 days. It’s been rough, but I finally feel like I’ve turned a corner. Hang in there. 💕

[@charlenegrady8781]

Hard to believe your temps are in the forties and here on Cape Cod we are in our twenties. Scary weather everywhere down here in the lower forty eight. Your chickens look good. Happy rabbits and Peaches is always a joy to see. Thanks for sharing. Be careful out there and don’t fall. Take care from Cape Cod✌️🇺🇸❤️

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s crazy right now! That polar vortex you all are under

[@annettebowers546]

glad to see you well. thank you for the family card hoping to get a chicken coop going shortly. love your shopping videos thank you

[@karenchaney9160]

That kind of weather gives us spring fever. And I really enjoyed the dogs playing they were really having fun

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Sure does

[@simonemoreno4324]

You have to buy those spikes they put underneath your boots so you don’t slip on the ice Costco has it it’s really cheap❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks for the input

[@shirlydejarnette]

That is crazy.. Here in central Oklahoma after 60+ hours of below freezing we finally got to 35 degrees today and snow is forcasted for Thursday and Friday. Thank you for sharing.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yeah I’m warmer here! See Alaska is a great place!

[@DimensionalHorse]

U look so beautiful & rested! 😊 thank God for family help!!! 💜🕯

[@elzbietajaninaloniewska4996]

❤Blessings to you All from Mississauga Ontario Canada 🥰🙌🙏🇨🇦🥰

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

Jessica, I'm so happy you are feeling better what ever this bug is going around its awful it just doesn't want to let go and move on. I caught the same thing started in stomach than turned into the flu or something that settled in the lungs. It seems its everywhere so many has it and had turned into pneumonia so please take care and rest extra vitamins . O i almost forgot you made elderberry that will be good for you of course you know that you have such great knowledge in so many things.. sending you prayers for complete healing comfort and strength and May you all have peace and happiness 🙏 i hope Gmom stays well and understands about everyone just being worried about her getting outside and hurting herself GOD BLESS HER 🙏🕊️🙏💛

[@rachelmick4051]

Thank you so much for the card! Happy New Year Milnes family!!

[@cherylb.9766]

What a gorgeous sky!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It was so amazing!

[@tammihughes6229]

In Ohio is 23 feels like 12. I walked a mile and it was snowing! About 6 inches here. Absolutely breathtaking

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I love it! Send up the snow!

[@brendaswafford8439]

Iam so glad you feel better that water is beautiful God is so good Amen

[@mariezafonte6473]

So glad you are feeling better Jessica, but don't over do it. It seems we are all getting crazy weather. Hope you get snow soon.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much! I feel much better and I agree with you about the weather!

[@patdavey2690]

Glad you're on the mend. Best wishes for the New Year.

[@carolranigler6912]

You look so beautiful and peacefull, Jessica, you are definitely getting some crazy weather, in fact you are warmer than we are in central Alberta, Canada! You sound so much better, but please remember to take care of yourself, you will be no good to anyone if you relapse! Hoping your G mom feels better soon with her back. Thank you for all you do, stay blessed in your faith, family, and love for each other and the Lord!❤❤❤ wonderful video, sky was putting on a show!❤❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! You are so kind! I came in showered and layed around with hot tea after the work! I feel even better today

[@christiwigginton3873]

Glad you are feeling better. I'm in Oklahoma and have a winter storm warning here for tomorrow for snow. Been very cold here.

[@kimmartin2522]

The ice sure is beautiful but treacherous!! Be careful. We've gotten your weather here in Ohio but don't mind it, I do like the cold weather. ☃️❄️🌨️

[@robinfoster3328]

The lake looks beautiful!

[@kathleencasella4703]

We have 12 inches of snow and temps of 10. We’re expecting another round of snow this weekend. We don’t usually get this weather in St. Charles, Missouri. ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s wild!

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

We have those same cleats for our boots too! They're awesome to keep us upright on the ice😂

[@christinebursey4976]

Enjoy your day🥰🇨🇦🥰

[@alaskancookingmom]

Ohhhhh....leave the old bedding!!! Just turn and fluff it and add shavings to the top. The decomposing bedding is exothermic giving off heat, even if only a little. Also, if you leave the new shavings in a few piles, the girls will spread it out which offers them enrichment and is really fun to see!!!! They are wonderful home makers😂 We weren't getting any eggs either for a month or so. I started sprouting grains from Fred Smith and egg production skyrocketed!!!! We leave the Mill and Feed in the free feeder and feed the sprouts grains once a day.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Great tips! Thank you so much!

[@melindawargowsky8176]

If that water on top of the ice froze solid, it would be ice skating heaven!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I can’t wait to see it

[@jeanz3622]

I am glad you are feeling better. I have been struggling with what felt like a head cold just before Christmas. On the 23rd I decided it was more. Long story short, I tested positive for Covid. I did not get terribly sick, but was extremely exhausted. I live in central Minnesota and our winter has also been strange. December was warm, now in January we have more average temps. However, we have no snow. I am also worried for perennials. On the plus side with sunshine, I have enough energy to take my dog for a walk. Then tea and a rest😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I'm so sorry to hear you were sick! Hopefully this week is a better one

[@cathykillion6544]

Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@marilynclayton3430]

Im closer to Palmer and my garden and yard has no snow. I’m worried about my garlic and peonies. I think we are going to have an early spring for sure. Thanks for sharing💚

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That is interesting to hear about your garden, hoping for the best for your garlic and peonies! Did you do straw on the garlic?

[@marilynclayton3430]

@@modernhomesteadalaskayes lots of straw. It’s so weird to see the straw with no snow in January. It’s wild. lol I’ve lived here my whole life and have never seen this.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@ it’s wild for us but we are new! I’m glad I put about a foot of straw on mine! Fingers crossed!

[@anitawells3705]

Glad you fill better ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tesshomestead8019]

Reason why they peck them is the other chickens see little black spots on their backs where the feathers are coming back and think it’s food so they peck at them.

[@susanburd4553]

Im in Lafayette IN and its a high of 27 today

[@susannejensen8087]

I hear what you're saying. We have similar weather in Edmonton, AB. It was very cold last week (-28C) and today it was 4C. We prefer a nice layer of nice white snow rather than melting snow on top of ice. Glad you're feeling better! There is really something going around. I'm still not back to normal after getting really sick for over a month which hit me in November. Hope you were able to enjoy your Christmas somewhat. 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Agree send the snow

[@kathleenmurray6034]

If you have availability to straw. It is a great insulator, especially strawberries ❤

[@teriharman566]

Love warm weather in January but yes it gives you the gardening bug...i live in northern Wisconsin and we don't have much snow either. But we have enough ice for fishing. I still keep saying we will pay for it and get dumped on in April and may. God bless

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It is always interesting to see how weather varies! I gets the garden bug running!

[@shirleykunard9763]

Black sunflower seed are good for chickens that are molting.

[@antoinettemarie-stautertri4010]

1 minute since posted and I'm here!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you

[@annemariewalker6334]

This is some wild weather. I'm in East Tennessee...right now (8:45 PM) it's 27. Had snow flurries this afternoon. We're supposed to get a big storm Friday. Glad I don't have to leave the house.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That's crazy! It's definitely a wild winter this year.

[@marykidd667]

You r a lot more warmer than Maryland has been,down n the teens

[@mammabear9397]

I really miss living in Alaska, I didn't think I'd miss it as much as I do. We were there for 10 years, the last 4 in Wasilla. We just moved back to the lower 48 in February last year. Maybe one day we will get back. I Absolutely love watching your channel and seeing the places you go that I use to go to lol and watching you homestead in Alaska. I am so glad you are feeling better🙂

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh wow, Wasilla is a great area! I hope one day you get back!

[@mammabear9397]

@@modernhomesteadalaska Thank you me too 🙂

[@VanessaPage-ic2bd]

Hi Jessica! I think we are getting Alaska's weather here in the lower fourth eight. I live in NC and it's 38° here today. They are calling for snow and freezing rain here Friday. Strange, strange weather.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It sure is strange weather! I’m 40 and sunny and no rain or wind today! It’s just plain beautiful out

[@angelaoconnor3638]

I was worried about where you were, so glad your feeling better. Next time your down like that tell Aaron he needs to vlog lol. Keep well stay safe❤ much love to you and your family.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks so much! I will!

[@raraffaniello6353]

Life long Alaskan originally from SouthWest Alaska. I remember more than one brown Christmas and glare ice New Years. Also remember wading through snow on Halloween. My Dad, though, remembers 50 below winters, which I have not seen in my lifetime. We do have a photo of huge snow drifts in May also. So, weather is all over the place here in Alaska. Also, I think most of the perennials will be fine. Don't think I've ever lost any to freeze thaw.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you for that! I appreciate the insite

[@ritahall8653]

Hope you heal very soon

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! I’m even better today

[@donnabaldwin5824]

Hello 👋 Jessica im glad to see your feeling better and happy new year ,im catching up on your video's, we have had fires near our property in Australia, im just curious as to what fish you have in your lake ? Absolutely beautiful footage in this video.

[@ZXX984]

Shredded paper makes great insulation for a chicken coop!

[@judyshoemaker9681]

You sure look pretty today. You also sound better. Crazy weather.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh thank you!

[@larryalbert1027]

Northwestern Michigan is sitting at 16 degrees

[@lyndaharwood2575]

I have covid and pneumonia right now. It started the week after Christmas.

[@tammysmith7345]

Don't worry Ohio is getting your snow and cold temps, I can't believe we're colder than you!

[@momma2ski]

Meanwhile on January 8th at 3pm the temperature here in dfw Texas is the same as wasilla, ak. 36° ~ Jill

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Right I might be warmer no lie! I might hit 40 today!

[@SHEILAWASHINGTON-k5t]

JESSICA THE LAKE IS SOOO BEAUTIFUL U AARON AND YOUR FAMILY ARE BLESS TO SEE GOD CREATION HE GIVING U A MESSAGE THAT HE ❤ YOU ALL.

[@carolynparker7007]

Very strange winter. 2 years ago, I got plowed out 3 times. This year, not once!

[@brendariley1303]

Anissia I'm in Frankfort ky and we are covered in ice.

[@kelliepineda9822]

you or gave boys shovel snow from one area to another for plants

[@angelahaglund2656]

Jessica I'm in Minnesota and we are have NO snow!!! It has been very cold here. I wouldn't worry too much about your plants. I very seldom loose any plants. It's the darn deer that come thru and eat on my fruit trees. So glad you are doing well! Question, are you going to do any winter sowing?? I did last year for the first time and had amazing luck! I would encourage you to try a few jugs.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

We don’t winter sow, or I don’t attest

[@debbiechandler172]

19. Temp windchill temp single digits in Va.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s wild I’m at 40 today! It’s bright sun shiny and no wind! See Alaska is the place to be

[@debbiechandler172]

@@modernhomesteadalaska the wind ice n snow Ugg temps have been real low for over a week

[@susancoover1063]

For the next week your going to be warmer than use in the east

[@josephconner4756]

Jessica We here in Western North Carolina going to get 4 to 9 inches of snow. 😅

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Wow stay safe

[@heatherarkell9542]

I’ve lived in Anchorage 10 years this is the first year we have green grass I’m kinda stressing about my 270 cloves garlic lol

[@kelliepineda9822]

65mph winds here in so nevada. n parts caliin LA county fires burns n homes lost

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Brutal

[@MyAlaska12]

It's been a strange winter so far. Everything is thawing except for my water line. ha ha Where's Aaron? We want more Aaron.

[@Yaya2214CJ]

Probably at work.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It is crazy!!!!

[@annahoover5296]

Hi Jessica

[@missymontgomery4986]

Girl that's crazy I'm in Ohio we have not had temperatures over 20°. Oh since probably the day after Christmas and we have no warmer weather in sight matter of fact we got a snowstorm coming it's hard to believe that we are colder than you that is crazy.

[@sarahlewis7820]

Hope 2025 keeps improving for you and your loved ones

[@rebecca-yarnbaskettoys]

I think your weather got confused and made it's way to southern Illinois. We are frozen solid with an inch of ice over everything!! 😭

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It sure did can you tell it to come back here and snow please

[@rebecca-yarnbaskettoys]

@@modernhomesteadalaska I would be more than happy to!!!