High Wind — Municipality of Skagway, Alaska

2025-04-13 · Municipality of Skagway, Alaska

Event narrative

Skagway Airport measured a peak wind gust of 62mph at 1036pm AKDT on the 13th.

Wider weather episode

A strong late season low near Kodiak Island sent a cold front racing into the panhandle, resulting in a surge of wind immediately ahead of the frontal boundary through the inner channels and high winds in Skagway.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1257966. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.