Heavy Snow — Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway, Alaska

2019-12-29 to 2019-12-30 · Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway, Alaska

Event narrative

Snow spread in Sunday night to White Pass and by 7 am Monday morning snow had tapered off and started to mix with rain. A wet 3.5 inches was measured at the top of the pass.

Wider weather episode

Southwest flow aloft will enhance snowfall along the Klondike Hwy while cold are remains in place. Snow accumulation at the higher elevations were expected in the 6 to 8 inch range.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 864481. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.