Heavy Snow — Anchorage Muni To Bird Creek, Alaska

2000-12-17 to 2000-12-18 · Anchorage Muni To Bird Creek, Alaska

Event narrative

Snow was caused by a cold front aloft, moving across low level arctic air. This event was preceded by an upper elevation/Turnagain Arm wind advisory.This was the second significant snow of 2000 - 2001 winter season. 3- 5 inches reported around Anchorage town, 8 to 12 inches along the upper Anchorage Hillsides and Eagle River. Duration of snow less than 12 hours. The first seasonal snow was in October. All of the October snow melted by early November and road surfaces had been clear of snow and ice for over a month.Reports of 8+ inches of snow in 12 hours or less were received at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, 12/17/00, along and adjacent to the hillside. Snowfall became light with little additional accumulation by before midnight. Snowfall ended early Monday.Dozens of collisions were reported in and around Anchorage. Estimated dollar amount $50 K.Slick roads were responsible for 2 deaths (22 year old woman and 7 month old infant).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5160459. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.