Blizzard — Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Alaska

2023-12-11 to 2023-12-12 · Kivalina and Red Dog Dock, Alaska

Event narrative

The Kivalina (PAVL) ASOS reported two separate periods of blizzard conditions, where visibility dropped below a quarter of a mile. In addition to the blizzard conditions, wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were reported, with a peak wind gust of 73 mph.

Wider weather episode

A series of strong fronts pushed east across Northern Alaska. Heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard conditions accompanied these fronts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1153125. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.