High Wind — Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision Coastal Area, Alaska
2020-12-06 · Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision Coastal Area, Alaska
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Hydaburg Seaplane Base recorded a wind gust to 52 knots at 9:42 am.
Wider weather episode
A strong pressure gradient developed as a frontal system moved through Southeast Alaska on December 6th. Wind speeds in northern Lynn Canal reached high wind Criteria at both Haines and Skagway.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 934805. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.