Blizzard — Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2024-01-12 to 2024-01-14 · Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed the afternoon of the 12th and continued through the morning of the 14th. Barter Island reported wind gusts as high as 70 mph, while Point Thomson reported gusts as high as 60 mph during this event.

Wider weather episode

A 1053 mb ridge of high pressure over the Beaufort Sea combined with a 984 mb low near the Bering Strait brought strong winds and blizzard conditions to the North Slope of Alaska.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1159666. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.