Rapidly deepening low pressure system with an occluding front caused high winds with damage over the southern inner channels and outer coast. As it moved northward overrunning heavy snow fell over the northern panhandle. This was the first of two strong storms back to back.

High Wind in SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS, ALASKA
From 28-JAN-20 15:42:00 to 29-JAN-20 05:22:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thorne Bay had damage to their dock ramp, trees down on houses, and tree branches of 1 inch in diameter blown down. Thorne River RAWS had a peak gusts of 69mph. Numerous gusts over 60mph were measured by Marine Exchange stations in the Ketchikan area for over 12 hours, including a peak gust of 79mph at the Ketchikan Harbor. Kasaan FAA webcam observation measured a sustained wind of 48kt.

High Wind in CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA, ALASKA
From 28-JAN-20 21:22:00 to 29-JAN-20 06:30:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Marine Exchange stations at the Sitka AML Dock and Harbor measured peak gusts of 60 to 65mph. These were SELY ahead of the front, then again with the wind shift to the SW.

High Wind in DIXON ENTRANCE TO CAPE DECISION COASTAL AREA, ALASKA
From 28-JAN-20 15:42:00 to 29-JAN-20 05:22:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Post with photo of two roofs being blown off in Hydaburg. Nearby weather stations were down, peak gust measured at Cape Decision of 58kt at 1022pm.

Heavy Snow in TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY, ALASKA
From 28-JAN-20 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-20 16:04:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Skagway DOT reported 7 inches of snow on the Klondike Highway between 12 mile and White Pass and 6 inches between 3-8 mile. The road was closed due to snow.

Heavy Snow in HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL, ALASKA
From 28-JAN-20 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-20 10:25:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Haines Customs measured 22.3 inches of snow falling primarily between midnight and 7am, then estimated another 6 inches before it changed to rain at 1025am. Approximately a 12 hour event with 28.3 inches of snow. Snow changed to rain near town much earlier.

Heavy Snow in CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA, ALASKA
From 28-JAN-20 10:30:00 to 29-JAN-20 08:35:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Light snow showers fell over the Yakutat area on the 28th, then heavy rates began at 3pm with 3 inches falling by 6pm. Wind backed to the NE due to a strong low in the gulf, keeping colder air in place. Heavy rates aided in snow continuing overnight, despite gradual warming. A wind shift to the S-SW Wednesday morning changed precip to all rain. Yakutat COOP measured 5.7 inches of snow at 9am, but it had already changed to heavy rain and likely compacted the snow.

High Wind in JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND, ALASKA
From 29-JAN-20 02:00:00 to 29-JAN-20 06:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

AEL&P power company reported wind caused a tree to blow down, partially blocking Glacier Highway and taking out a power line. Around the time the Juneau Airport had gusts of up to 53mph and another mesonet station had a peak gust of 56mph.