Blizzard — Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

2024-02-14 · Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed at Point Lay the morning of the 14th and continued through early afternoon. Winds as high as 50 mph also occurred during this event.

Wider weather episode

A 988 mb low that moved north north through the Chukchi Sea brought blizzard conditions to the western Arctic Coast on February 14th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1161630. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.