High Wind — Nern P.w. Snd, Alaska

2018-02-28 · Nern P.w. Snd, Alaska

Event narrative

Winds peaked through Thompson Pass at 7:20 a.m. at 83 mph with 102 mph gusts.

Wider weather episode

High pressure over the western portion of Alaska combined with a low over the Panhandle to cause a tight gradient over Southcentral. A front passing through the Chugach mountains increased the gap flow to warning level through northerly gaps and into Valdez.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 742268. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.