Heavy Snow — Haines Borough and Klukwan, Alaska

2023-02-14 to 2023-02-15 · Haines Borough and Klukwan, Alaska

Event narrative

Multiple spotters in Haines and south along the Chilkat Peninsula reported heavy snow, including 6 to 12 inches measured in the first 12 hours of the event and storm totals ranging from 11 to 17 inches. Much lighter amounts were observed up the Haines Highway.

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 1079892. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.