Blizzard — Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2023-01-01 to 2023-01-02 · Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed at Barter Island on the morning of the 1st and lasted into early in the day on the 2nd. Barter Island saw wind gusts as high as 55 mph from the southeast during this event.

Wider weather episode

A strong area of high pressure over the Beaufort Sea combined with a strong area of low pressure in the Bering Sea caused strong easterly winds to develop over the North Slope of Alaska.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1078854. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.