Escape The Matanuska Wind

I thought I’d make a video today about the Matanuska Wind. This wind howls down the Matanuska River Valley in the winter. Usually we get 5-6 good wind storms a winter. These usually last several days each and there is no where to hide. Well, almost no where. The Butte area outside of Palmer usually does not get this wind and today was no different. The wind was strong everywhere EXCEPT between Clark-Wolverine Road and the Butte.

The video is 8:28 minutes long and gives you a good idea what one of our wind storms are like.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNCjsMaeX94[/youtube]

Here is a google map showing the locations mentioned on the video. The only places with no wind were Smith Road and Maud Road.

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