High Wind — Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island, Alaska
2022-01-08 · Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island, Alaska
61 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Mesonet station at AML dock in Juneau reported wind gusts up to 70 mph.
Wider weather episode
A strong low pressure system in the Gulf of Alaska brings Taku winds to Juneau ahead of the storm, and widespread winds and snow across Southeast Alaska. Heavy snow transitioned to rain across much of the area. This along with antecedent snowfall created roof load issues across the are with structural collapses in Juneau and Yakutat. Rain on snowpack and frozen ground created icy conditions across the area that impacted transportation for days following the event.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1005147. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.