Heavy Snow — Glacier Bay, Alaska

2020-01-25 · Glacier Bay, Alaska

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported 8 inches of snow had fallen in Gustavus between by 8pm on the 25th. Area COOPs also reported 6.5 to 8 inches the following morning.

Wider weather episode

A front associated with a low tracking up from the north Pacific caused very heavy snowfall rates over the northern panhandle. This was the continuation of multiple days worth of snow from separate events.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 871950. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.