Winter Storm — Salisbury Sound To Cape Fairweather Coastal Area, Alaska

2011-11-27 to 2011-11-28 · Salisbury Sound To Cape Fairweather Coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

Pelican measured 4.6 inches of new snow on the morning of 11.28 then the snow changed to rain. Cape Spencer had wind gusts up to 48 KT.

Wider weather episode

A storm force low in the Western Gulf of Alaska caused a strong warm front to move onto the Eastern Gulf Coast early on the morning of 11.28. The arctic front was stationary over Lynn Canal at the time. This setup caused heavy snow for the Yakutat area, Pelican, Elfin Cove, and Haines.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 352860. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.