Mount Francis (Alaska)

Mount Francis is a 5,426-foot (1,654 m) glaciated mountain summit located in the Chugach Mountains, in the U.S. state of Alaska. This landform is situated 6 mi (10 km) southeast of Valdez, 9 mi (14 km) southwest of Hogback Ridge, and 9 mi (14 km) northwest of Meteorite Mountain. This feature was named in 1898 by Captain William R. Abercrombie who led an 1898 expedition seeking a route from coastal Alaska to the Klondike.[3] Precipitation runoff and meltwater from the mountain's glaciers drains into tributaries of the Lowe River, which in turn empties to Prince William Sound.

Mount Francis
Mount Francis, north aspect
Highest point
Elevation5,426 ft (1,654 m)[1]
Prominence1,654 ft (504 m)[2]
Isolation5.9 mi (9.5 km)
Coordinates61°02′30″N 146°12′22″W[3]
Geography
Mount Francis is located in Alaska
Mount Francis
Mount Francis
Location of Mount Francis in Alaska
LocationValdez-Cordova Borough
Alaska, United States
Parent rangeChugach Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Valdez A-6

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Francis is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[4] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Chugach 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 months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing and climbing.

See also

References
  1. Francis, Mount AK listsofjohn.com
  2. Francis, Mount AK listsofjohn.com
  3. "Mount Francis". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  4. Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.
  • Mt. Francis with Sugarloaf Mountain (right)
    Mt. Francis with Sugarloaf Mountain (right)
  • Mt. Francis (upper left) and pipeline terminal
    Mt. Francis (upper left) and pipeline terminal
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