Alaska Peninsula storm history

The False Pass ASOS (PAKF) reported heavy snow, winds gusting to over 40 mph, and visibilities less than a quarter of a mile starting at 7:36 AM AKDT on April 13th and continuing until 11:15 AM AKDT the same day. The Cold Bay ASOS (PACD) reported similar conditions from 9:20 AM A…

The False Pass ASOS Station (PAKF) had heavy snow, quarter mile visibility, and winds gusting to over 35 mph beginning 4:25 AM AKST on January 26th. The wind sensor stopped reporting at 7:00 AM AKST the same day, but quarter mile visibilities continued until 8:35 AM AKST. Webcams…

The False Pass ASOS station (PAKF) reported wind gusts over 60 mph from 11:40 AM AKST to 7:30 PM AKST on January 23rd. Gusts peaked at 75 mph at 2:55 PM and 2:56 PM AKST. Wind gusts reached 60 mph in Cold Bay and 67 mph in Akutan the same day.

A weather station in King Cove (KGCA2) reported a gust of 76 mph on December 29th at 6:18 AM AKST. Wind gusts of greater than 70 mph were reported by the Cold Bay ASOS (PACD) in the same timeframe. Cold Bay also had a period of sustained winds greater than 45 mph until from 5:00 …

The Cold Bay AWOS recorded a peak wind gust of 79 mph at 6:12 PM AKST on the afternoon of 9/17. Another gust to 75 mph was recorded at 11:50 PM late on the previous evening of 9/16 at the same observation site.

The Nelson Lagoon AWOS recorded visibility 1/2 mile or less with 25 to 30 mph sustained winds in snow/blowing snow from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM AKST February 14th. A radio station in Sand Point also reported 3 inches of new snowfall through 1 PM February 15th and significant drifting …

The Cold Bay ASOS recorded several hours during which winds gusted in excess of 65 knots (75 mph) from around 4 pm through 11 pm January 12. Wind gusts measured as strong as 76 knots (88 mph). Wind gusts elsewhere along the Alaska Peninsula were generally measured 40 knots (46 mp…

The Cold Bay ASOS reported visibility one half mile or less with winds gusting as high as 45 knots (52 mph) during a period of snow showers during the afternoon of December 12. Blizzard-like conditions were observed at times in Cold Bay and King Cove.

Several reports were received of ashfall in the communities of False Pass, Cold Bay, Sand Point and King Cove. The most noteworthy report was a measurement of 1/16th inch of ashfall in False Pass, the closest community to the volcano. There were also reports of volcanic lightning…

A small boat traveling from Dillingham to False Pass reported on Twitter that they were 25 NM from entering false pass, and just noticed some coarse ash on a tote lid. No additional reports of ashfall were recorded right in the community of False Pass. However, it's likely trace …

Gusty northerly winds along with snow and blowing snow were reported at the Cold Bay ASOS. Periods of low visibility were also recorded at the ASOS ranging from 1/2 to 1/4 sm. Snow, freezing fog, and northwesterly winds 25-30 mph were noted, with gusts to 40 mph.

The Cold Bay ASOS recorded a sustained period of wind gusts above 65 knots (75 mph) from late on December 21 into the early morning of December 22. A peak wind of 75 knots (86 mph) was measured during this time. Winds also briefly gusted to around 65 knots (75 mph) later in the m…

Winds gusted briefly to 65 knots (75 mph) out of the northwest as reported by the Sand Point ASOS during the afternoon of October 26th. Wind gusts exceeded 50 knots (58 mph) for several hours surrounding this time as part of a longer northwest gap wind event.

False Pass reported one quarter mile visibility along with heavy snow and freezing fog. Winds were also sustained out the north-northwest at 22 knots with gusts to 29 knots. This product was issued for Cold Bay westward mostly due to the observations at False Pass airport. False …

Cold Bay ASOS (PACD) reported one quarter mile visibility with heavy snow and freezing fog. Winds were also sustained out of the northwest at 25 knots with gusts to 35 knots. Cold Bay was down between one quarter to one half mile throughout the day along with winds gusting as hig…

This was a missed event. Sand Point reported +SN and BLSN with vis < 1/4 sm for 3 hours preceding the issuance of the blizzard warning. Visibilities were recorded as low as 0SM. An SPS had been issued for blowing snow and reduced visibility at 3:30 PM. Additionally, King Cove rec…

Cold Bay recorded winds at 56G76 mph and Nelson Lagoon recorded west winds at 62G78 mph.

Cold Bay observations recorded gusty northwesterly winds around 35kts all night on the 29th of November into the 30th of November with visibility more often than not down around one half mile between 12-5 am on November 30th. Webcam images also showed very bad conditions in and a…

Cold Bay (PACD) had visibility of 1/4 mile in snow with winds over 35 mph. Nelson Lagoon (PAOU) and False Pass (PAKF) also reported periods throughout the day dropping below 1/2 mile vis, gusts 50+ mph.

The FAA AWOS at King Cove, AK reported visibilities under one-quarter mile for nearly 14 hours (10:10 on 1/1 to 23:37 on 1/16). Continuous wind observations were not available from this event, however data from surrounding sites indicate that wind criteria were met. A prolonged p…

Cold Bay ASOS measured a 77 mph gust.

Cold Bay experienced peak winds up to 77 knots.

Sand Point ASOS measured wind gusts above 70 mph for 4 hours.

Cold Bay ASOS gusted above 70 mph for about 45 minutes. During this time, visibility briefly dropped below 1/4 mile.

The snow stake at mile post 69.9 recorded 24 of snow in 24 hours. A school bus went off the road in Moose Pass.

King Salmon Weather Service Office observed 10 inches of new snow.

METAR snow depth measured 14 of snowfall. at Iliamna airport This was confirmed by a trained spotter.

King Cove AWOS reported a peak gust of 67 knots at 5:23 p.m. on January 26th.

Portage ASOS reported 12 hours of blizzard conditions. Blizzard conditions were also reported in the east end of Kachemak Bay by a spotter.

False Pass AWOS reported a gust to 66 kts at 9:12 a.m. Warning level winds were also observed at Cold Bay and King Cove.

King Cove measured 10 hours of warning level or near warning level winds.

PACD (Cold Bay ASOS) reported a gust of 65 kts at 15:16. Winds began to diminish afterwards but remained around hurricane force until almost 17:00.

False Pass AWOS reported a wind gust of 78 mph at 14:50 AKDT. Nelson Lagoon AWOS reported a wind gust of 82 mph at 18:35 AKDT. Multiple other observations across the Alaska Peninsula reported wind gusts between 65 and 74 mph including Cold Bay and King Cove. No reports of any str…

False Pass Airport reported warning level winds (above 74 mph) beginning at 7:45. The peak gust was 79mph at 13:00.

Toksook Bay reported a peak of winds to 47 mph and over 6 hours of blizzard conditions. Blizzard conditions were also reported at Mekoryuk on Nunivak Island.

Observations at Toksook Bay reported winds gusting as high as 57 mph with reduced visibility for 15 hours.

Blizzard conditions reported at Cold Bay and King Cove for 7.5 hours.

White-out conditions (with wind) were most definitely observed last night through this morning. Snow totals for the past 5 days: 3 on the 12th, 14 on the 13th, 18 on the 14th, 10 on the 15th, and 6 today. Snow Depth (wind scoured) around 48 (3.7 SWE). Winds have picked up out of …

Winds at King Cove were above 73 mph for over 6 hrs. No damage was observed.

King Cove ASOS recorded a gust of 66 knots at 5 p.m.

Several days of heavy rain caused the waters of Indian Creek in the City of Chignik to rise to bankfull for several days. This prolonged high-water condition led to scour along the abutments and resulted in compromise of the structural integrity of the municipal vehicle bridge as…

Port Heiden observed winds over 73 mph for 3 hours during this time. No damage was reported.

Cantwell DOT reported 15 inches of snowfall overnight. Estimated 30 inches of snowfuall along the Parks Highway south of Cantwell.

King Cove Police reported wind damage at Peter Pan Seafoods. The crab processing plant roof was lifted off by strong winds. Plant manager estimated winds of 70 to 100 miles-per-hour and said several williwaws moved over during the day. King Cove schools closed for the day because…

In King Cove, winds and gusts built up over a period of 12 hours prior to a peak gust of 64 knots recorded on 10-12 2351z. Strong gusts continued for another 12 hours at sub-warning level until another peak gust of 64 knots was reported again on 10-13 1434z. Winds gradually dimin…

Winds gusting 70 mph or higher were reported at False Pass, Cold Bay and King Cove. The highest gust was 72 MPH at False Pass. No reports of damage or injuries.

As the low moved into Bristol Bay the pressure gradient increased over the Alaska Peninsula and also ushered in colder air to the area. Snow and blowing snow in Cold Bay (PACD) dropped the visibility to 1/4 mile by mid morning on March 8th and this persisted until mid afternoon. …