Heavy Snow — Misty Fjords, Alaska

2009-01-08 to 2009-01-09 · Misty Fjords, Alaska

Event narrative

A gale force low moved across the gulf with moisture overrunning arctic air over the Southeast Alaska panhandle. A spotter in Hyder reported 18 inches of snow in 24 hours. Hidden Inlet received 12.7 inches by 8 AM AKST the 9th and a storm total of 15.5 inches.

Wider weather episode

A very cold arctic air mass persisted across northwest Canada and southeast Alaska panhandle. An Arctic front on the 8th was positioned off shore of the panhandle. A low moved across the gulf and into southeast Alaska on the 9th. A trailing low moved into southeast Alaska the 10th that continued with another overrunning snow event across the area as the arctic air in the panhandle was replaced with warmer air.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 152690. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.