Heavy Snow — Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska

2002-02-16 · Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska

Wider weather episode

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_id 5281682. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.