Winter Storm — Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska

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

Event narrative

Trained spotter in Haines reported 12 inches of snowfall with the storm at 10 am, and an additional 7 inches at 9 pm with snow still falling at a significant rate.

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 1005217. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.