Heavy Snow in Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska

Heavy Snow February 16, 2002 · Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska

The wider storm

Warm moist air flowing over colder air trapped in valleys of northern Lynn Canal resulted in an 8 hour period of heavy snow. An observer at the Haines Custom station reported 12 inches of snow fell from this event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5281682. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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