Princess Peak
| Princess Peak | |
|---|---|
 Princess Peak centered, from southeast (Emperor Peak in upper right) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,585 ft (2,007 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 985 ft (300 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | Emperor Peak[2] |
| Isolation | 1.63 mi (2.62 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 58°33′34″N 134°22′39″W / 58.55944°N 134.37750°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Princess Peak Location of Princess Peak in Alaska | |
| Location | |
| Parent range | Coast Mountains Boundary Ranges Juneau Icefield[1] |
| Topo map | USGS Juneau C-2 |
Princess Peak is a 6,585 ft (2,010 m) glaciated mountain summit located in the
U.S. Board on Geographic Names.[3]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Princess 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 Princess Peak.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Princess Peak, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ^ a b "Princess Peak - 6,585' Alaska". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ^ a b "Princess Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ISSN 1027-5606.
External links
- Princess Peak weather forecast