High Wind — Central Aleutians, Alaska

2017-12-18 to 2017-12-19 · Central Aleutians, Alaska

Event narrative

Atka Island reported gusts to 75 mph.

Wider weather episode

A 944 mb low moved northeastward through the western Bering Sea, bringing a strong front across the Aleutians and onto the mainland. Southwest flow and overrunning created a heavy snow event for the northern Susitna Valley.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 727002. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.