High Wind — City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska
2023-01-20 · City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska
56 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Marine Exchange station at the AML Dock and at their office measured a peak gust of 65 and 62 mph respectively during the same hour. During this event the Juneau Eaglecrest Ski area recorded peak gusts of 60-92 mph between 12pm and 10pm.
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 1074044. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.