High Wind — Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

2011-11-15 to 2011-11-17 · Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

Event narrative

The wind for the Copper River Delta is estimated based upon the pressure gradient and the reported wind through Thompson Pass and in Port Valdez. Damage is estimated at around $20 thousand from reports of the damage to the docks in Cordova.

Wider weather episode

An intense storm in the North Gulf Coast of Alaska produced high wind and blizzard conditions through Thompson pass along with high wind in Valdez through eastern Prince William Sound to the Cordova Area. The peak wind measured in Thompson pass was 117 mph. The wind out of the Copper River Delta is estimated to be in excess of 90 mph and was likely around 100 mph during this event. Strong north wind also blew down the Matanuska Valley causing some damage in the Palmer area. A sign at a local gas station blew over due to the high wind. Several trees were blown down across the road.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 349705. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.