Heavy Snow — Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska

2020-12-17 to 2020-12-18 · Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska

Event narrative

Trained Spotter in Haines reported 12 inches of new snow at 8:30 am.

Wider weather episode

A strong gale force low impacted Southeast Alaska producing widespread precipitation. Colder temperatures in the northern section of the panhandle allowed for heavy snowfall amounts to accumulate.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 934509. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.