High Wind — Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska

2002-11-26 to 2002-11-27 · Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A strong, high pressure center in the Yukon tightened the pressure gradient in the Northern Lynn Canal Region. A downslope wind event developed in the town of Skagway as a result. A peak wind gust to 61 mph was measured at the Skagway Airport ASOS. No damage nor injuries were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5322341. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.