Heavy Snow — Upper Koyukuk Valley, Alaska

2023-11-15 to 2023-11-16 · Upper Koyukuk Valley, Alaska

Event narrative

The Bettles Field (BFLA2) SNOTEL reported 0.70 inches of precipitation in 24 hours, using a 10:1 snow ratio, an estimated 7 inches of snow fell in 24 hours. The estimated storm total accumulation was 10 inches through 11/17/2023.

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 1148208. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.