Winter Storm — Municipality of Skagway, Alaska

2024-02-22 · Municipality of Skagway, Alaska

Event narrative

Blowing and drifting snow was observed on the Klondike Highway RWIS webcams between 11am and 3pm. By the morning report the next day, they estimated 2 to 6 inches had fallen with up to 1 foot drifts.

Wider weather episode

Persistent southerly winds in Skagway were enhanced, reaching high wind criteria, as a front developed as it crossed overhead. Some accumulating and drifting snow also occurred near White Pass along the Klondike Highway.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1165190. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.