Heavy Snow — Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska

2020-12-19 · Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported 11.5 inches of snow in the last 19 hours.

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 934513. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.