Blizzard — Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2024-01-23 · Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed the morning of the 23rd at both deadhorse and Nuiqsut.

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure over the Arctic Ocean combined with a strong area of high pressure of high pressure over Norton Sound brought blizzard conditions to the Arctic Coast of Alaska.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1160762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.