High Wind — Bristol Bay, Alaska

2017-12-21 to 2017-12-22 · Bristol Bay, Alaska

Event narrative

The airport at Cape Newenham observed wind gusts to 85 mph.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system moved northward from the Gulf of Alaska to cross the Alaska Peninsula. It intensified to 976 mb as it did so, enhancing gap winds through the ranges. This caused high winds in southwest Alaska and the north side of the Alaska Peninsula.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 727009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.