High Wind — Misty Fjords, Alaska

2009-11-14 · Misty Fjords, Alaska

Event narrative

Ketchikan ASOS observed a measured gust of 54 KT at 0853 AKST on 11/14. The Lincoln Rock C-MAN site had peak winds exceeding 99 KT on the morning of 11/14

(marine observation). These winds are estimated to be representative of the western headlands and shores of the Misty Fjords area.

Wider weather episode

A storm force low from the North Pacific Ocean deepened to 952 MB near Middleton Island on the morning of Saturday 11/14. The associated front moved onshore and through Southeast Alaska by Saturday evening. This system brought strong winds and heavy snow to many regions of Southeast Alaska.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 203366. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.