Heavy Snow — Misty Fjords, Alaska

2019-12-16 to 2019-12-17 · Misty Fjords, Alaska

Event narrative

Moist overrunning the cold air in the southern panhandle. The lower levels warmed overnight and early the 17th the snow changed to rain. 8.8 inches was reported as falling on the morning of the 17th, Snow depth at site rose 10 inches in depth. Snow from overnight had changed over to rain before climate day.

Wider weather episode

Overrunning snow event for interior areas of Misty Fjords with freezing air anchored in interior valleys near US - British Columbia Border.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 864476. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.