Heavy Snow — Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling Coastal Area, Alaska

2021-03-01 · Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling Coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

Trained Spotter in Yakutat reported 6 inches of new snow in 8 hours.

Wider weather episode

A front approaching the NE Gulf coast spread precipitation into the Yakutat region. Anticipated offshore flow was forecasted to keep temps cool enough for a significant overrunning event of snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 951780. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.