Blizzard — Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2022-04-15 · Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Strong winds developed along the Beaufort Sea coast the morning of the 15th. Nuiqsut saw gusts as high as 42 mph while Deadhorse saw gusts as high as 35 mph. The strong winds caused blowing snow to develop at both locations with several hours where the visibility below one quarter mile.

Wider weather episode

A strong are of high pressure over the Beaufort Sea combined with a deep area of low pressure over the Bering Strait resulted in strong easterly winds developing along the Arctic Coast. The strong winds brought blizzard conditions along the coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1020523. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.