Heavy Snow — Salisbury Sound To Cape Fairweather Coastal Area, Alaska

2020-01-02 · Salisbury Sound To Cape Fairweather Coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

Pelican COOP measured a total of 16.1 inches from snow showers. In addition to the 2.3 inches of snow measured at 8 am on the 2nd of January, between 8 am and 230 pm 7.5 inches had fallen and another 6.8 inches fell between 230 pm and 9 pm.

Wider weather episode

Snow showers trained over the Icy Strait area causing heavy snow in Pelican, Gustavus and the Chilkat Peninsula.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 869326. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.