High Wind — Nern P.w. Snd, Alaska

2018-02-28 · Nern P.w. Snd, Alaska

Event narrative

Valdez ASOS peaked later in the evening, beginning about 7 p.m. The peak at the airport was 72 mph.

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 742269. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.