High Wind — Denali, Alaska

2014-12-28 to 2014-12-30 · Denali, Alaska

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 551443. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.