High Wind — Eastern Chichagof Island, Alaska
2023-01-20 · Eastern Chichagof Island, Alaska
56 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Marine Exchange station at Tenakee Springs measured a peak gust of 64 mph. During the same hour the nearby FAA webcam measured sustained wind of 40-45mph.
Wider weather episode
A storm force low and accompanying front moved northward over SE AK. Low level winds from the frontal band mixed down to generate high surface winds. Very heavy wet snow also fell over the Klondike Highway and White Pass.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1074043. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.