Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Yukon Flats Nearby Uplands, Alaska

2007-03-05 · Yukon Flats Nearby Uplands, Alaska

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska and strong high pressure over the North slope created dangerous wind chills over Steese Highway summit due to the cold airmass and winds speeds of 25 to 30 mph. Wind chills to -66 F were reported by the Meteorburst Site at Eagle Summit.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 12264. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.