High Wind in Glacier Bay, Alaska

The local Gustavus DOT official reported large trees coming down with branches blocking the road in the 2pm hour on the 7th. Other spotters confirmed a large tree down across the NPS road and another large tree down near Four Corners. Near the 3pm high tide, waves were observed cresting at the upper edge of the ferry staging island.

The Marine Exchange station on the road to the Ferry Terminal measured a peak wind gust of 52.8kt (61mph) at 307pm after winds shifted from SE to SW. The Gustavus Airport AWOS noted the wind shift at 204pm and measured a peak gust of 40kt (46mph) at 325pm. Bartlett Cove also had a peak gust of 46mph an hour later.

A fast moving low pressure system deepened as it tracked NE across the Gulf of Alaska on the 7th. The low made landfall just north of Cross Sound and quickly jumped into the Yukon, causing high winds and tree fall over the Icy Strait region.