Winter Storm — Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska

2022-01-09 to 2022-01-10 · Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska

Event narrative

Trained spotter in Haines reported 9 inches of very dry snow.

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 1005216. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.