Blizzard — Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

2023-03-25 to 2023-03-26 · Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed late in the morning of the 25th when a front moved over the area, with blizzard conditions persisting into the early morning hours of the 26th. Point Hope had gusts to 61 mph, while Red Dog Dock had gusts to 84 mph.

Wider weather episode

A front associated with a low moving north through the Bering Sea brought blizzard conditions to portions of western Alaska.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1090852. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.