High Wind — Koyukuk-upper Kobuk Valleys, Alaska
2000-01-31 · Koyukuk-upper Kobuk Valleys, Alaska
56 E
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
Persistent high pressure in the Arctic sector of Alaska interacted with low pressure moving northeast into the Yukon Territory of Canada. Maximum wind gusts in Atigun Pass reported by State of Alaska Department of Transportation were estimated at 65 mph.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5134758. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.