Blizzard — Srn Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska

2023-03-04 to 2023-03-05 · Srn Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed along the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula on the on the morning of the 4th, first at Nome and then at Golovin. The visibility improved in Nome by the evening of the 4th; however, in Golovin periods of blizzard conditions continued into the afternoon of the 5th. Winds during the event peaked at 43 mph in Golovin and 41 mph in Nome.

Wider weather episode

A weather systems brought strong winds with periods of blizzard conditions as well as snow and freezing rain March 4th-8th 2023. An area of low pressure moving north through the Bering Sea along with an associated warm front, combined with strong high pressure over Interior Alaska initially brought blizzard conditions to the west coast. As temperatures warmed, snow eventually transitioned over to freezing rain in some locations, with strong winds persisting.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1090806. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.