Heavy Snow — Salisbury Sound To Cape Fairweather Coastal Area, Alaska

2017-11-27 · Salisbury Sound To Cape Fairweather Coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

On the morning of 11/27, Pelican measured 8 inches of snow from overnight. 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 723674. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.