Heavy Snow — Upper Kobuk Valleys, Alaska

2023-11-15 to 2023-11-16 · Upper Kobuk Valleys, Alaska

Event narrative

The Dahl Creek (DHLA2) SNOTEL reported 0.70 inches of precipitation, using a 10:1 snow ratio, an estimated 7 inches of snow fell in 24 hours.

Wider weather episode

A strong Bering Sea low moved onshore the West Coast of Alaska and then pushed into the Interior, bringing yet another round of strong winds, heavy snow, blowing snow, and mixed precipitation.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1148207. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.