High Wind — Ne. Slopes of the Ern Ak Rng, Alaska
2014-12-27 to 2014-12-30 · Ne. Slopes of the Ern Ak Rng, Alaska
76 MG
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
A strong pressure gradient developed in channeled areas of the Alaska range on the 27th of December. A 1055 mb high over the Yukon and a 990 Low over the Bering Sea induced the pressure gradient. A surface trough moved across the range as well.
High winds were reported on the 29th at:
Zone 226: The U.S. Army Mesonet station Texas Condo reported wind gust to 76 kt (87 mph).
Zone 225: Peak wind gust of 69 kt (79 mph) reported at the State of Alaska Department of Transportation Mesonet site named Antler Creek.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 551424. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.