Blizzard — Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

2023-01-01 to 2023-01-02 · Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Strong east winds brought blizzard conditions to Point Hope. Blizzard conditions lasted from the evening of the 1st through early in the morning of the second. Blowing snow continued during the day on the second, with several periods where the visibility dropped below one quarter mile briefly. Winds at Point Hope gusted as high as 45 mph 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 1078871. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.