Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

2023-02-06 · Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Point Lay AWOS reported wind chills as low as -69F.

Wider weather episode

A low near Point Hope and high pressure north of the Arctic Coast of Alaska produced strong northeast winds and low wind chills.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1081542. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.