Blizzard — Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2021-12-22 to 2021-12-23 · Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Peak wind of 36 mph at the Point Thompson AWOS.

Wider weather episode

A strong strong pressure gradient produced blizzard conditions and strong winds to the eastern Arctic Coast.

Zone 204: Blizzard conditions and one quarter mile visibility reported at the Point Thompson AWOS. Peak wind of 31 kt (36 mph).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1003471. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.