The Weather Channel - When Weather Changhe South Poleed History Series 1 (2009) Part 4 Race to Nome

Throughout time weather has shaped history. NASA, World War II and historic heroic rescue attempts have all been impacted by the weather. This High Definition series from the “Weather Channel” uncovers the most powerful moments in history and the remarkable role played by Mother Nature. Mother Nature can throw a wrench in the best-laid plans, and the incredible disasters captured here prove it beyond a doubt. Was the weather just too cold on the morning of the space shuttle Challenger's launch to support a successful mission? Did dust storms actually devastate a military operation and help to shape a presidency? Discover how weather has affected the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, the 1927 Mississippi flood, the crash of Delta 191, and many more unforgettable moments in history. This most watched high-definition series in the history of The Weather Channel looks at the power of nature and its incredible impact on history. When Weather Changed History explores impactful and exciting moments when the forces of weather intertwine with the forces of human nature to change the course of events. These weather-influenced experiences come from the fields of politics, exploration, the military, sports, entertainment and much more. Watch as The Weather Channel uncovers key moments with insider personal stories that disclose unexpected historical facts, revealing both mankind's heroism and hubris.

Part 4 Race to Nome

The Great Race of Mercy. Mushers today honor and recreate the historic trip by dog sled teams during the winter of 1925 where man and dog raced to save a village. In the winter of 1925, a deadly virus threatens Alaska. With an epidemic looming, the only hope is lifesaving medicine, brought in by dog sled, across hundreds of miles, in extreme weather conditions. Jan. 1925 A diphtheria epidemic threatens the region near Nome, Alaska, and the only hope is lifesaving medicine hundreds of miles away. In the middle of winter, the 700-mile dog sled trip is the only option available. At a time when it normally takes a musher 15-20 days to make the trip over the old Iditarod Trail while dogs and drivers encounter blizzards and 50-below-zero cold, this trip brings the serum to Nome in a record five days and seven hours. The modern-day dog sled race, the Iditarod, commemorates those dog teams and drivers.

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