Heavy Snow — Misty Fjords, Alaska

2014-11-30 · Misty Fjords, Alaska

Event narrative

Hyder COOP got 12 inches of new snow on Sunday Nov 30th.

Wider weather episode

Cold air was trapped over the inner channels from Fri Nov 28 through Sun Nov 30 due to blocking high pressure. Heavy snow began as warm moist air moved over the area as the block broke down. Weak surface low pressure developed over the Eastern Gulf of Alaska as the arctic front moved northward into the Yukon. A second snow event occurred on Dec 1, but the amounts were not as heavy as on the 30th. No damage or power outages were reported, but snow removal was a challenge due to this being the first measurable snowfall of the 2014-2015 season.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 544639. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.