Winter Storm — Misty Fjords, Alaska

2011-12-16 to 2011-12-17 · Misty Fjords, Alaska

Event narrative

Hyder measured 2.3 inches of new snow on 12.16 and 10.3 inches on 12.17 for a storm total of 12.6 inches.

Wider weather episode

A weak low pressure system moved over the Queen Charlotte Islands on the afternoon of 12.16. This system was enought to bring heavy snow to the Misty Fjords area.

Hyder measured 2.3 inches of new snow on 12.16 and 10.3 inches on 12.17 for a storm total of 12.6 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 354771. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.