Heavy Snow — Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island, Alaska

2009-03-12 · Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island, Alaska

Event narrative

The coop in Hidden Falls reported a new snow fall total of 11.5 inches as of 5 pm on the 12th. Nearby observations indicated that the most of the snow fell after midnight on the 12th.

Wider weather episode

Before the event began, cold air was entrenched over the northern inner channels of Southeast Alaska panhandle. A strong low developed as it moved northeast over the Gulf of Alaska on 3/11. The associated weather front introduced warm moist air over the Panhandle creating an overrunning snow event on 3/12.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 159074. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.