Winter Storm — Glacier Bay, Alaska

2014-02-13 to 2014-02-14 · Glacier Bay, Alaska

Event narrative

Gustavus Spotter #2 measured 9.5 inches of new snow for this storm.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure (960mb) located over the western Gulf near remained stationary through 2/14 and the associated front drove moisture in to the Yakutat area and Northern Panhandle. This warmer, moist air produced significant snowfall across the region and some wind. Travel was impeded.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 505179. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.