Blizzard — Yukon Delta Coast, Alaska

2024-03-18 to 2024-03-19 · Yukon Delta Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed during the evening hours on March 18th at Chevak (PAVA). Strong winds with gusts to 51 mph were reported accompanied by heavy snow, resulted in blizzard conditions developing. Conditions improved after midnight on March 19th.

Wider weather episode

A strong warm front associated with a low in the Aleutians moved north across the West Coast. As the front pushed across the region, strong winds developed accompanied by heavy snow. Blizzard conditions developed along the Yukon Delta Coast, St Lawrence Island, and the Bering Strait Coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1167954. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.