Heavy Snow — Upper Kobuk Valleys, Alaska

2023-11-13 · Upper Kobuk Valleys, Alaska

Event narrative

The Dahl Creek (DHLA2) SNOTEL reported 0.80 inches of precipitation, using a 10:1 snow ratio, an estimated 8 inches of snow fell in 24 hours.

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 1148184. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.