A strong system comprised of two waves moving north, brought high winds across the panhandle. The second wave was stronger, and was responsible for the bulk of the high winds. Accumulating snow was also recorded in the northern panhandle. A long fetch of moisture accompanied this system and high astronomical tides during the period of high winds resulted in minor coastal flooding impacts.

Winter Storm in MUNICIPALITY OF SKAGWAY, ALASKA
From 11-DEC-23 10:00:00 to 12-DEC-23 22:50:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Klondike Highway DOT reported around 3 inches of snow and drifting snow with difficult travel conditions at around 10 am on the 11th near the upper elevations of the highway. Near sea level, rain was falling with strong wind gusts out of the south at 35-55mph. These conditions continued through noon on the 12th when winds shifted to a light northerly and Skagway saw a change to snow with heavy rates. By 511pm, the Klondike Highway report was updated to report very difficult travel conditions and a range of 8 to 16 inches between mile post 8 to the border. The highway was closed for the remainder of the night at 838pm as reported by Skagway Police. A wind shift back to the south changed snow back to rain near sea level then higher speeds helped push the system out, but with blowing snow up the road. The COOP in Skagway reported 6 inches the morning of the 12th and another 5.5 inches the morning of the 13th.

High Wind in CITY AND BOROUGH OF YAKUTAT, ALASKA
From 12-DEC-23 01:32:00 to 12-DEC-23 08:35:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A strong low advancing out of the S brought multiple wind gusts near 60 mph over an extended duration of time. A peak wind gust of 60 mph was measured at the Yakutat Airport ASOS at 6:08 AM AKST on December 12.

High Wind in KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH, ALASKA
From 12-DEC-23 03:33:00 to 12-DEC-23 20:23:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Two advancing waves brought two periods of high winds for the Ketchikan area. Multiple sites across Ketchikan reported wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, with the highest wind gust of 76 mph reported at the Saxman Marine Exchange site at 713 PM AKST. A utility company also reported a power outage near Point Higgins road at 639 PM AKST.

High Wind in CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA
From 12-DEC-23 08:39:00 to 12-DEC-23 20:33:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Two separate waves resulted in two periods of windy conditions for Juneau, with the second, during the late afternoon and evening of December 12, being the strongest. The first wave in the morning saw high winds at elevation sites and caused multiple reports of downed trees and power outages out the road from Lena Point north. The Forest Service closed access to the Otter Way parking area due to fallen trees and unstable soil conditions. Peak wind at the Juneau airport of 66 mph was measured at 516pm local time. The AML dock downtown had a peak gust of 63mph in the same hour. Broken power poles and outages continued into the evening.

High Wind in CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA, ALASKA
From 12-DEC-23 17:57:00 to 12-DEC-23 18:57:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A long duration wind event saw the Sitka ASOS reporting wind gusts approaching high winds through much of the day, with a peak during the early evening the Sitka Airport measuring a gust of 63 mph at 657 PM AKST. Social media reports later mentioned at least two trees down on houses, including on Halibut Point Rd. Earlier in the day around the noon hour, local law enforcement reported a boat adrift and some items being washed away. Wind gusts of around 45 mph were occurring at the time of peak high astronomical tide.

High Wind in CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL, ALASKA
From 12-DEC-23 13:29:00 to 12-DEC-23 17:55:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Report of a downed tree at approximately 130pm, in the power line at 5.5 mile Zimovia Highway and another tree town at 6.5 mile. Trained spotter also reported the outage. Winds on nearby Zarembo Island saw a peak gust of 68 mph at 255pm. A second power outage was reported at 320pm with a tree down across 8 mile Zimovia Highway.

High Wind in ANNETTE ISLAND, ALASKA
From 12-DEC-23 09:03:00 to 12-DEC-23 19:33:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A storm brought wind gusts of 58 mph measured by the AWOS at the Metlakatla Seaplane Base at 903am on the 12th. At 623pm, an NWS Employee reported a wind gust of 61 mph at the Annette WSO. Later in the evening, a utility company reported power line and pole damage on Walden Point Road in relation to the gusty conditions.

High Wind in PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND, ALASKA
From 12-DEC-23 14:54:00 to 12-DEC-23 18:56:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two separate waves brought periods of windy conditions to Prince of Wales Island, with the second wave resulting in a power outage which affected Hollis and Klawock. A gust of 54 mph was observed by the Thorne Bay RAWS site at 254pm and the FAA webcam at Kasaan saw sustained winds over 40 mph between 1 to 3pm. The Klawock ASOS measured a peak gust of 48 mph at 519pm and the Hydaburg AWOS was down at the time.