Winter Storm — Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling Coastal Area, Alaska

2019-12-05 · Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling Coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

Very heavy snow occurred in Yakutat with a total of 8.5 inches in town and 10 inches at the airport. The Weather Service Office noted rates of 3 inches in just over 2 hours.

Wider weather episode

Warm moist air aloft was lifted over cold air at the surface over the northern Lynn Canal area on the morning through the evening of 12/5. This resulted in significant, new snowfall ranging 6 to 13 inches over 12 hours. The impacts were snow removal for the towns and highway system.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 867590. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.