A storm force low from the North Pacific Ocean deepened  to 952 MB near Middleton Island on the morning of Saturday 11/14. The associated front moved onshore and through Southeast Alaska by Saturday evening.  This system brought strong winds and heavy snow to many regions of Southeast Alaska.

Heavy Snow in MISTY FJORDS, ALASKA
From 14-NOV-09 13:19:00 to 15-NOV-09 09:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hyder COOP observer measured 1.45 inches of water equivalent on 11/14 and 0.64 inches on 11/15. Although the snow dumped on the Misty Fjords area, much of the snow was compacted and washed away when mixed or changing to rain. Only 2 inches of snowfall resulted in the town of Hyder, but outlying areas received feet of new snow.

High Wind in SALISBURY SOUND TO CAPE FAIRWEATHER COASTAL AREA, ALASKA
From 13-NOV-09 21:00:00 to 14-NOV-09 15:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Elfin Cove observed gusts to 50 KT at 0951 AKST on 11/14. Cape Spencer had a peak wind of 83 KT at 1000 AKST on 11/14.

High Wind in CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA, ALASKA
From 13-NOV-09 21:00:00 to 14-NOV-09 15:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sitka ASOS had several peak winds of 49 KT during the afternoon of 11/14. NCEP analyses showed that even stronger headland winds to 80 MPH were possible.

High Wind in SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS, ALASKA
From 13-NOV-09 21:00:00 to 14-NOV-09 15:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ketchikan ASOS observed a measured gust of 54 KT at 0853 AKST on 11/14. The Lincoln Rock C-MAN site had peak winds exceeding 99 KT on the morning of 11/14
(marine observation).

High Wind in TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY, ALASKA
From 13-NOV-09 22:43:00 to 14-NOV-09 21:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Skagway ASOS observed a measured gust of 52 KT at 0848 AKST on 11/14.

High Wind in DIXON ENTRANCE TO CAPE DECISION COASTAL AREA, ALASKA
From 13-NOV-09 21:00:00 to 14-NOV-09 09:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS in Hydaburg reported a peak gust of 73 mph at  0516 AKST.

High Wind in CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA, ALASKA
From 14-NOV-09 00:00:00 to 14-NOV-09 15:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Yakutat ASOS observed several measured gusts of 45 KT during 11/14. NCEP analyses showed extreme pressure gradients over the Yakutat Forelands with estimated gusts of 70 KT along some headlands. Buoy 46083 (marine) at the Fairweather Grounds measured a SW wind 46 KT with a peak of 56 KT. Seas there were 18 FT.

High Wind in MISTY FJORDS, ALASKA
From 14-NOV-09 00:00:00 to 14-NOV-09 15:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ketchikan ASOS observed a measured gust of 54 KT at 0853 AKST on 11/14. The Lincoln Rock C-MAN site had peak winds exceeding 99 KT on the morning of 11/14
(marine observation).  These winds are estimated to be representative of the western headlands and shores of the Misty Fjords area.

High Wind in JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND, ALASKA
From 14-NOV-09 04:39:00 to 14-NOV-09 15:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Juneau ASOS reported a gust of 62 mph at the airport. Reports of tree damage in the Mendenhall Valley up to 2 ft diameter.  The sensor on the Juneau Federal Building reported a gust of 63 mph. A wind sensor on top of Sheep Mountain at an elevation about 3000 ft reported a gust of 186 mph. Power outages occurred. This wind was a contributing factor to mudslides the next day due to soil disturbance of root systems.

Heavy Snow in TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY, ALASKA
From 13-NOV-09 15:00:00 to 14-NOV-09 21:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Skagway COOP observer measured 14.0 inches of new snow at 1600 AKST over 24 hours.

Heavy Snow in HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL, ALASKA
From 13-NOV-09 15:00:00 to 14-NOV-09 05:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Haines customs COOP observer measured 14.5 inches of new snow for 24 hours ending at 0700 AKST on 11/14.