Winter Storm — Misty Fjords, Alaska

2015-12-26 · Misty Fjords, Alaska

Event narrative

Hyder COOP measured 17 inches new snowfall storm total for this event. No damage was reported, but significant efforts were made to plow the roads.

Wider weather episode

A very strong storm moved into the Eastern Aleutians while Arctic High Pressure was stationary over the Yukon. The arctic front set up on the Christmas Day evening as another front from the storm moved onto the outer coast. The result was significant snowfall over several areas of the Panhandle on the 26th. No damage was reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 607005. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.