Heavy Snow — Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska

2019-12-27 to 2019-12-28 · Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska

Event narrative

Haines DOT estimated 6 inches of snow on the Haines Highway at 440 am on the 28th. Haines Customs COOP station measured 8 inches of snow on the 28th and still snowing lightly.

Wider weather episode

Strong front moved onshore with good moisture transport and cold enough temperatures at the border stations for snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 869310. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.