A gale force low developed as it moved from the central Pacific Ocean across the central Gulf of Alaska, before moving over the central panhandle. Cold arctic air was entrenched across the inner channels of Southeast Alaska as the system was approaching, leading to a significant snowfall event for the southern panhandle.

Heavy Snow in MISTY FJORDS, ALASKA
From 25-JAN-09 14:56:00 to 27-JAN-09 10:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An overrunning snow event occurred with a low moving onshore the central Southeast Alaska panhandle the evening of the 26th. The coop at Hidden Inlet received 21.5 inches of snow by 8 AM AKST the 27th with a storm total of 24 inches.  A public spotter near Hyder estimated 12 to 14 inches of snow the morning of the 27th.

Heavy Snow in HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL, ALASKA
From 25-JAN-09 14:56:00 to 26-JAN-09 19:17:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An overrunning snow event occurred with a low moving onshore the central Southeast Alaska panhandle the evening of the 26th. Haines coop had 6.0 inches over a 12 hour period.

Heavy Snow in GLACIER BAY, ALASKA
From 25-JAN-09 14:56:00 to 26-JAN-09 18:30:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An overrunning snow event occurred with a low moving onshore the central Southeast Alaska panhandle the evening of the 26th. Gustavus coop had 6.5 inches total snow for the event.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN CHICHAGOF ISLAND, ALASKA
From 25-JAN-09 14:56:00 to 27-JAN-09 09:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An overrunning snow event occurred with a low moving onshore the central Southeast Alaska panhandle the evening of the 26th. The Hoonah coop reported 9.9 inches of snow through the morning of the 27th.

Heavy Snow in SALISBURY SOUND TO CAPE FAIRWEATHER COASTAL AREA, ALASKA
From 25-JAN-09 14:56:00 to 26-JAN-09 21:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An overrunning snow event occurred with a low moving onshore the central Southeast Alaska panhandle the evening of the 26th. Elfin Cove coop reported 12.4 inches by 3 PM AKST the 26th and a total of 16.4 inches for the whole event. Pelican coop reported 9 inches through morning of the 27th.

Heavy Snow in CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA, ALASKA
From 26-JAN-09 06:00:00 to 26-JAN-09 14:30:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An overrunning snow event occurred due to a low moving onshore central Southeast Alaska panhandle the evening of the 26th. Sitka coop reported a snow total of 11.2 inches snow before it changed to rain at 2 PM AKST the 26th.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN BARANOF ISLAND AND SOUTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND, ALASKA
From 25-JAN-09 14:56:00 to 26-JAN-09 21:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An overrunning snow event occurred with a low moving onshore the central Southeast Alaska panhandle the evening of the 26th. Hidden Falls coop on eastern Baranof Island reported 7.5 inches through 5 PM the 26th and an additional of 6 inches the following day. Storm total of 13.5 inches for the event.

Heavy Snow in JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND, ALASKA
From 25-JAN-09 14:56:00 to 27-JAN-09 05:53:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An overrunning snow event occurred with a low moving onshore the central Southeast Alaska panhandle the evening of the 26th. Numerous coop's around the Juneau area reported between 8 and nearly 11 inches of snow from the event. Most of the stations had 10 to 11 inches.  A station along the Taku River near the Canadian Border deeper in the cold air received 18.6 inches.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS, ALASKA
From 26-JAN-09 06:30:00 to 26-JAN-09 15:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An overrunning snow event occurred with a low moving onshore the central Southeast Alaska panhandle the evening of the 26th. The coop at Blashkie Island had 5.8 inches of snow and a CO-OP 12 miles north of Ketchikan received 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in INNER CHANNELS FROM KUPREANOF ISLAND TO ETOLIN ISLAND, ALASKA
From 25-JAN-09 14:56:00 to 26-JAN-09 18:15:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An overrunning snow event occurred with a low moving onshore the central Southeast Alaska panhandle the evening of the 26th. The coop observer in Wrangell reported 5.5 inches of snow for a 12 hour period through 4 PM AKST the 26th. The coop in Petersburg received 7.2 inches through the evening (10 PM AKST).