High Wind — Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

2011-01-11 to 2011-01-12 · Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

Event narrative

Wind speed is estimated based upon observations in Valdez and the pressure gradient between the Gulf of Alaska and interior Alaska.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska combined with high pressure over interior Alaska produce the typical strong gap wind through the Chugach Mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 268289. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.