Heavy Snow — Glacier Bay, Alaska

2022-11-09 to 2022-11-10 · Glacier Bay, Alaska

Event narrative

Trained spotter and COOP in Gustavus reported over 5 inches of snow by 7am Thursday, then changed to rain in the afternoon. Measurements at Glacier Bay National Park were much higher, estimating 9-11 inches by 10:15am. Snow continued to fall into the afternoon, but 2 additional inches compacted and did not add to the depth.

Wider weather episode

Low and associated frontal band moved across the northern panhandle after a cold break, causing snow. A brief period of enhanced snow fall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour early Thursday morning was followed by a mix with with rain through the afternoon for the Icy Strait area. The northern inner channels saw snow last longer.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1065061. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.