High Wind — Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island, Alaska
2019-12-25 to 2019-12-26 · Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island, Alaska
63 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Peak gust of 63 mph measured at 812pm at the Juneau AJ Dock. Juneau AML Dock Marine Exchange sensor measured a peak gust of 64 mph at 1122 pm on the 25th, but gusts above 60mph occurred since 852 pm. Juneau Marine Exchange Office sensor measured a peak gust of 74 mph at 122 am on the 26th, but gusts above 60 mph occurred between 752 pm on the 25th and 232 am on the 26th.
Wider weather episode
Strong synoptic front with 70 kt low level jet at 850 mb. Over-running caused snow at White Pass and in Hyder.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 864311. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.