Winter Storm — Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska

2021-02-27 to 2021-02-28 · Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska

Event narrative

Haines Coop observer reported 5+ inches of snowfall already with more showers producing heavy amounts.

Wider weather episode

A warm front moves onshore from the south west with heavy wet snow expected to fall in a short period of time. Rain changed back to snow in the Juneau area with a very wet slush accumulating. Temperatures remained cold enough in the upper Lynn Canal area for snow and a second wrap continued the snow into Sunday, even behind the cold front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 945722. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.