Winter Storm — Misty Fjords, Alaska

2013-12-10 to 2013-12-11 · Misty Fjords, Alaska

Event narrative

Z-29 CZST 11/06L ob 21cm of snow since 00Z (10/15L) (8.27).

Wider weather episode

Low pressure with an associated frontal system in the Gulf was assisted by a large stream of tropical moisture which moved over the Panhandle. An upper level trof dropping in from the north brought cold air caused heavy snow, significant winds and for the Klondike Highway a blizzard with low visibility.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 493843. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.