Winter Storm — Glacier Bay, Alaska

2013-12-11 to 2013-12-12 · Glacier Bay, Alaska

Event narrative

Z-20 Spotter reported a two day total of 8.5 inches in town with some reports of 20 inches elsewhere around Gustavus.

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 493844. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.