High Wind in Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska

High Wind November 26, 2002 – November 27, 2002 · Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska

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The wider storm

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 5322341. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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