This is typical March weather for Alaska. A Low sitting south of the State and a High or two up north. Lots of tight isobars and a NE>SW breeze often enhanced by orographic features. Usually the increase in daylight over 12 hrs gets winter soaked folks outdoors wild and wooly.
The last two times it gusted over 50 in fairbanks I had five Spruce trees hit my roof, deck, and shed. About $40,000 later the weak trees were gone and the rest repaired.
I got caught out today. Landed to the north on Lake Hood gusting over 40.....yuck.
on the bright side it was gorgeous coming through Lake Clark Pass with absolutely no wind.
I got caught out today. Landed to the north on Lake Hood gusting over 40.....yuck.
on the bright side it was gorgeous coming through Lake Clark Pass with absolutely no wind.