Blizzard — Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2022-03-06 · Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions occurred at both Barter Island and Point Thomson. The strongest winds occurred on Barter Island where winds gusted as high as 60 mph.

Wider weather episode

A Strong area of high pressure over the Beaufort Sea brought strong winds to the eastern Arctic Coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1014223. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.