High Wind — Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling Coastal Area, Alaska

2015-12-31 · Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling Coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

The approaching front caused a burst of SE wind for the Yakutat Forelands. The ASOS at the airport had a peak gust of 58 MPH. Ocean Cape easily had 65 KT and maybe more. No damage was reported.

Wider weather episode

Arctic high pressure up to 1043 MB had moved into British Columbia while a strong front moved up to the outer coast. This combination caused strong wind along the Yakutat Forelands and set up some significant snow along the Klondike Highway. No damage was reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 607007. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.