Blizzard — Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Alaska

2023-11-12 · Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions were observed at the Kivalina (PAVL) ASOS. Wind gusts up to 59 mph were reported and were accompanied by visibility of 1/4 mile or less in blowing snow.

Wider weather episode

A second powerful and fast moving low pressure system moved across the West Coast of Alaska and into the Interior, causing strong winds in excess of 60 mph, blizzard conditions, and heavy snowfall with accumulations of greater than a foot in some locations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1148178. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.