High Wind — Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling Coastal Area, Alaska

2021-01-18 · Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling Coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

Yakutat Airport surface observation system recorded gusts up to 63 mph.

Wider weather episode

Strong wet front with a moderate atmospheric river aimed at the panhandle. upper elevations of the Klondike cold enough for snow and with the ample moisture incoming high snow totals look likely. some blowing and drifting snow is also possible.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 939735. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.