Winter Storm — Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

2022-12-04 to 2022-12-05 · Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Point Hope and Wainwright observed sustained winds near 50 mph and gusts up to 65. Cape Lisbourne had several gusts of 98 mph. This winds caused significant visibility restrictions at times.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system northwest of Point Hope brought a front over the Chukchi Sea Coast, resulting in freezing rain, snow gusty winds, and blowing snow from areas west of Utqiagvik.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1070338. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.