Heavy Snow — City of Hyder, Alaska

2023-02-15 to 2023-02-16 · City of Hyder, Alaska

Event narrative

COOP Observer in Hyder measured 2.8 inches of snow early on the 15th and another 12.6 inches had fallen by the following morning. Nearby Stewart B.C. observation site measured over 9 inches of snow by 4pm AKST on the 15th and was still snowing moderately.

Wider weather episode

A new low center developed along a triple point frontal system causing enhancement as the front moved over the region with heavy snow and blowing snow late on the 14th through the morning of the 15th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1079891. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.