>>It does get COLD, VERY COLD in the interior of the state. In the
south-central region that Keith lives in it often is warmer through winter
than Canada and northern areas of the lower 48 U.S. states. Interior
Alaska residents sometimes jokingly refer to the south-central region
of the state as ‘the banana belt’.

Well, thats a different story then.  Talked to a beekeeper from  Alaska,
likely from the interior, and he painted a picture of an intense  short
productive honey season, and a long long winter.  He  wintered his
bees indoors, outdoor wintering caused too much winter loss.  Moved
his business to Wyoming eventually.
Tell me, what is your winter generally like, temp and length.  I suppose
packages are cheap and easy to get in Alaska.....

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