Blizzard — Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

2022-02-21 · Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Kivalina reported gusts as high as 41 mph with visibility less than one quarter mile for over three hours.

Wider weather episode

A strong area of low pressure in the Bering Sea brought blizzard conditions to parts of Western Alaska.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1014196. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.