Blizzard — Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2021-12-27 to 2021-12-28 · Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

A peak wind of 54 kt (62 mph) was reported at the Barter Island (PABA) AWOS.

Wider weather episode

A strong storm from the Bering brought snow and blizzards condtions to the Arctic slope on December 26th to the 27th.

Zone 204: Snow and wind produced one quarter mile visibility at the Barter Island AWOS. A peak wind of 54 kt (62 mph) was reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1006148. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.