High Wind — Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling Coastal Area, Alaska
2020-11-28 · Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling Coastal Area, Alaska
56 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Yakutat airport measured a peak gust of 64 mph at 1049 AM. Following this, a trained spotter reported multiple trees and branches down. Law enforcement reported damage to a satellite dish and a tent blown over. An additional report of approximately 1 square mile of trees toppled or snapped off near Cannon Beach.
Wider weather episode
A strong front moved across the region causing high winds and some damage in Yakutat and Juneau shortly before frontal passage. It also spread moisture over colder air over the northern portion of Lynn Canal with significant snowfall.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 926309. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.