Blizzard — Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

2023-01-11 to 2023-01-12 · Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed at Point Lay early in the morning on the 11th and continued through much of the day on the 12th. Northeasterly winds with gusts up to 49 mph were seen with this system.

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure over the Arctic Ocean combined with an area of low pressure moving north through the Bering Sea brought strong northeasterly winds and blizzard conditions to the Chukchi Sea Coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1079009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.