High Wind — Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska
2023-12-06 · Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska
53 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Nome (PAOM) ASOS reported wind gusts up to 61 mph. A Facebook video showed high winds severing Christmas lights in downtown Nome.
Wider weather episode
A strong weather front pushed eastward across the Seward Peninsula and produced strong and gusty winds, as well as reduced visibility in blowing snow.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1153108. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.