Emperor Peak (Alaska)
| Emperor Peak | |
|---|---|
 Emperor Peak centered, from southeast (Princess Peak left, Taku Towers right) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,805 ft (2,074 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,705 ft (520 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | The Snow Towers[2] |
| Isolation | 4.32 mi (6.95 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 58°34′57″N 134°23′16″W / 58.58250°N 134.38778°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Emperor Peak Location of Emperor Peak in Alaska | |
| Location | |
| Parent range | Coast Mountains Boundary Ranges Juneau Icefield[1] |
| Topo map | USGS Juneau C-2 |
Emperor Peak is a 6,805 ft (2,070 m) glaciated mountain summit located in the
U.S. Geological Survey.[3]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Emperor Peak is located in a subpolar oceanic climate zone, with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[4] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Coast Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. The month of July offers the most favorable weather to view or climb Emperor Peak.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Emperor Peak, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ a b "Emperor Peak - 6,805' Alaska". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ a b "Emperor Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ISSN 1027-5606.
Gallery
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Emperor Peak (left) with Taku Towers centered -
Taku Towers with Emperor Peak (right)
External links
- Emperor Peak: Flickr photo
- Emperor Peak weather forecast
- Emperor Peak from north with Taku Towers: Flickr photo