High Wind — Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision Coastal Area, Alaska

2015-11-11 to 2015-11-12 · Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision Coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

Hydaburg had measured gusts to 64 MPH and numerous gusts in the low 60s. No damage was reported.

Wider weather episode

Wintry weather affected the Panhandle on November 11th and 12th. On the 11th, west wind aloft brought snow showers and significant wind. The situation changed rapidly on the 12th as a deep storm force low to 961 MB moved into the central Gulf. The combination of the rapid moving systems caused some heavy snow in the Lynn Canal area while causing high wind for Prince of Wales Island and the Ketchikan area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 606728. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.