High Wind — Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway, Alaska
2020-03-29 to 2020-03-30 · Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway, Alaska
71 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Marine Exchange sensor at the Skagway Harbor measured consistent gusts over 60mph during this outflow event, including a peak gust of 82mph at 343pm on Monday March 30th.
Wider weather episode
A Taku mountain wave developed as a low tracked to the SE. The tight pressure gradient along the Coast Mountains and strong cold air advection contributed to high winds for the northern inner channels, particularly for late March, and lasted two and a half days.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 874294. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.