Blizzard — Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2022-03-24 · Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

The Deadhorse airport reported gusts to 35 mph with visibility less than one quarter mile for just over three hours.

Wider weather episode

A strong area of high pressure over the Beaufort Sea combined with an area of low pressure over southern Alaska caused strong easterly wind that resulted in blizzard conditions over the Beaufort Sea Coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1017032. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.