Winter Storm — Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway, Alaska

2020-01-13 to 2020-01-15 · Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway, Alaska

Event narrative

Very strong high pressure and very cold temperatures in the Yukon combined with a trough over the southern inner channels, caused strong northerly winds and extremely cold wind chills at White Pass. Wind chills as low as -55 to -60F were measured at the White Pass RWIS.

Wider weather episode

Large strong high pressure over Northwest Canada, with cold temperatures and creating strong gusty winds over the mountain passes.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 871617. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.