High Wind — Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

2013-11-30 · Sern P.w. Snd, Alaska

Event narrative

Wind gust measured in Valdez and surface analysis conclude the wind gust was likely to 80 mph.

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure over interior Alaska combined with low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska resulted in the typical strong outflow gap winds through the Chugach Mountains. The peak wind was around 74 mph in Valdez and likely was gusting to 80 mph out of the Copper River Delta. Strong wind funneled out of Portage Pass into Whittier as wind was measured to 70 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 482126. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.