November 8th 2011

As of today, Alaska is experiencing one its worst storms on record.  The storm is recorded at traveling 60 mph and is expected to hit the west coast soon with wind gusts of 85 mph.  Dozens of coastal communities are prepared for an emergency evacuation as storm surge is to reach 10 feet.  This storm is considered to be life threatening and shouldn't be seen as anything less.  The west coast of Alaska is to experience blizzard conditions like never before with record snow fall and winds creating poor visibility.  Another worry that people are having is that it's snowing sideways.  The storm represents a perfect mid latitude cyclone although the path of the storm has taken a turn that has not been predicted.