Heavy Snow — Southern Southeast Alaska Ernest Sound To Dixon Entrance, Alaska

2001-01-15 to 2001-01-16 · Southern Southeast Alaska Ernest Sound To Dixon Entrance, Alaska

Event narrative

Locally heavy snow occurred in the northern end of Portland Canal where a shallow arctic boundary was maintained by cold drainage winds. Hyder received 8.5 inches in 24 hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5228499. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.