Why We Actually Love Winter in Fairbanks
A season this chilly shouldn’t be this charming, but here we are.
The Winter Solstice lands on December 21, giving Fairbanks its shortest day of the entire year with under four hours of sunlight. Yes, you read that correctly.
But since the solstice is the turning point toward longer days, we make those hours count, celebrating it the only way we know how: loudly, brightly, and together.
Whatever fills your calendar, APD is here to keep your home warm so you can enjoy every moment.
Making the Most of a Fairbanks Winter
Winter in Fairbanks is not something you endure from the couch. Here are a few ways we like to make the most of life up North:
Watch the aurora do its thing. This is peak season for dancing skies.
Try a winter hobby, or stay warm and cheer on someone who does.
Host friends for a cozy dinner while the wind howls outside.
…Or head downtown for the Winter Solstice Festival.
This year’s festival will be held December 12-20 in downtown Fairbanks. The weeklong festivities include:
Downtown Winter Lights Walk (and voting for the best tree!)
Downtown Storefront Decorating Contest
Photo opportunities with reindeer and dog sleds
An ice skating rink
And even fireworks!
It is the perfect reminder that while the sun is on vacation, the community is very much not. Learn more on the festival’s website or keep tabs on the event via Facebook.
How APD Keeps Fairbanks Running
Winter in Alaska doesn’t quit, and neither do we. Most of our team has lived here long enough to know every icy corner and tricky hill, which makes a big difference when temps dip and roads disappear under fresh snow.
We back that know-how with smart dispatch technology that helps us forecast fuel needs and plan efficient routes. It keeps deliveries reliable and prices competitive. Add in a modern fleet built for Alaskan conditions, and you get service that shows up no matter what the weather decides to throw our way.
Forty years in, we’re still your local, get-it-done crew, but just a little sharper, faster, and better equipped.
Here’s to the Cold, the Glow, and the People Who Make It Work
APD is proud to keep the fuel flowing while you enjoy everything this season brings.
If you need to top off your tank or want to get ahead of the next cold snap, give us a call or start your service online. We’ll be on the road, keeping Fairbanks cozy, one delivery at a time.
