High Wind — Ne. Slopes of the Ern Ak Rng, Alaska
2020-02-17 to 2020-02-18 · Ne. Slopes of the Ern Ak Rng, Alaska
67 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The U.S. Army Mesonet station Texas Condo reported a wind gust to 67 kts (77 mph).
Wider weather episode
A strong pressure gradient developed in channeled areas of the Alaska range on the 17th Of February 2020. This resulted in strong southerly Chinook winds through passes in the Alaska Range.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 878722. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.