Blizzard — Srn Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska

2023-02-21 · Srn Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Nome ASOS had multiple hours of heavy snow, gusty winds, and quarter mile visibilities from blowing snow. The ASOS reported peak winds gusts up to 45 MPH.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure across the Bering Sea moves a series of fronts over the coast into the Interior causing heavy snow and gusty winds with low visibilities.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1081707. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.