High Wind — Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

2009-01-04 to 2009-01-06 · Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

Event narrative

Wind speed out of the Copper River Delta is estimated based upon the pressure gradient and temperature gradient and reported wind gusts through Thompson Pass.

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure and temperature gradient along the North Gulf Coast between a strong Arctic high and Gulf of Alaska low produced high wind through the gaps in the Chugach Mountains. The peak measured wind was 86 mph through Thompson Pass.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 140415. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.