High Wind — Southern Inner Channels, Alaska

2022-01-09 · Southern Inner Channels, Alaska

Event narrative

Ketchikan Airport measured winds of 80 miles per hour at 10:53 am.

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 1005259. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.