High Wind — Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

2009-02-20 to 2009-02-21 · Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

Event narrative

Estimated wind gust based upon Thompson Pass wind speed and synoptic pattern.

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure over interior Alaska combined with low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska produced a strong pressure gradient. High wind blew out of the Copper River Delta and in Thompson Pass.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 147413. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.