Heavy Snow — Glacier Bay, Alaska

2017-11-27 · Glacier Bay, Alaska

Event narrative

On the afternoon of 11/27, NPS at Bartlett Cove measured 7 inches of new in seven hours at 1415 AKST. No damage reported. Impact was snow removal.

Wider weather episode

An overrunning snowstorm occurred for the Northernmost Panhandle late on 11/26 and the morning of 11/27 combined with strong convective cells. Lightning was observed. The arctic front was stationary over S. Lynn Canal and Glacier Bay. No damage was reported but the impact was heavy snow removal.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 723673. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.