High Wind — Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

2011-02-26 to 2011-02-28 · Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

Event narrative

Wind speeds are estimated based upon the Strawberry Reef C-man site and surounding observations.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska combined with intense high pressure over interior Alaska produced winds in excess of 100 mph through the Thompson Pass area. The strong wind re suspended snow in the area to produce blizzard conditions. Wind out of the Copper River Delta was estimated around 90 mph. The intense wind in Valdez resulted in closing of the Alyeska Pipeline terminal. Peak wind at the terminal was 95 mph and the peak wind in the Valdez harbor was 87 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 276048. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.