Blizzard — Bristol Bay, Alaska

2024-02-02 to 2024-02-04 · Bristol Bay, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions occurred between Manokotak and Cape Newenham beginning around 1 PM AKST 2/3 and continuing through 6:30 PM. 1/4 mile visibility and winds gusting to around 30 mph were observed during this time for Manokotak, with even stronger winds gusting up to 60 mph observed at Cape Newenham.

Wider weather episode

A Bering low pushed a strong frontal system into Southwest Alaska between 2/2 and 2/4, resulting in widespread southeasterly winds and light falling snow as the front moved in. The preceding conditions were cold enough for the combination of falling snow and strong winds to produce blizzard conditions along the coastline from Dillingham west to the Kuskokwim Delta, mainly on 2/3.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1163162. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.