Heavy Snow — Southern Inner Channels, Alaska

2020-01-18 · Southern Inner Channels, Alaska

Event narrative

Spotters from the northern end to Ketchikan to the southern Mountain Point neighborhood reported 6 to 9 inches of snow, including 7 inches in 9 hours. During this time frame, Metlakatla measured a peak wind gust of 60mph. A barge and boat broke loose and ran aground at Bar Harbor due to high winds.

Wider weather episode

A tight low pressed from Hecate through SE gulf and ushered in very strong outflow winds through the passes of Prince of Wales Island as well as snow across the Ketchikan area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 872361. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.