Heavy Snow — Misty Fjords, Alaska

2020-11-28 to 2020-11-29 · Misty Fjords, Alaska

Event narrative

Co-Op in Hyder measured 27.8 inches of snow in less the 24 hours the morning of the 29th and was still snowing moderately. The following day they measured 6.2 inches had fallen, for a 2 day total of 34 inches.

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 926315. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.