Blizzard — Bering Strait Coast, Alaska

2023-12-07 · Bering Strait Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

The Teller (PATE) AWOS reported wind gusts of up to 64 mph. Blizzard conditions accompanied the strong winds for a number of hours.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system moved across the northern Bering Sea resulting in heavy snow, strong winds, blowing snow, and blizzard conditions to areas along the West Coast from the Y-K Delta to the Bering Sea Coast and St. Lawrence Island.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1153111. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.