Blizzard — Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2021-12-23 to 2021-12-25 · Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

A peak wind of 62 mph (54 KT) was reported at the Point Thompson AWOS.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system and a strong pressure gradient produced blizzard conditions and strong winds to the eastern Arctic Coast on December 23rd and continued into the 24th.

Zone 204: Blizzard conditions and one quarter mile visibility reported at the Point Thompson AWOS. Peak wind of 54 kt (62 mph).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1003601. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.