Blizzard — Yukon Delta, Alaska

2023-01-22 to 2023-01-23 · Yukon Delta, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed in the Yukon Delta early in the morning on the 22nd and continue into the early morning hours on the 23rd. Cape Romanzof saw wind gusts as high as 93 mph during this event, while Chevak saw gusts as high as 63 mph.

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure in the southern Bering Sea brought blizzard conditions to the Yukon Delta.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1079326. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.