High Wind — Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

2012-12-20 to 2012-12-21 · Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

Event narrative

Wind is estimated based upon nearby observations and analysis of the surface map.

Wider weather episode

Strong deep cold air over interior Alaska coupled with low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska produced the typical strong gap winds through the mountain passes and channeled terrain of the Chugach Mountains. The wind peaked at 97 mph during this event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 418796. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.