Blizzard — Yukon Delta Coast, Alaska

2024-03-23 to 2024-03-24 · Yukon Delta Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed during the afternoon hours on March 23rd at Chevak (PAVA). Northeast winds with gusts to 41 mph were reported, accompanied by heavy snow, resulted in blizzard conditions developing. Conditions improved after noon on March 24th.

Wider weather episode

A strong warm front associated with a strong low near the Pribilof Island in conjunction with high pressure over the Chukotsk Peninsula and the Chukchi Sea produced a tight pressure gradient through the Bering Strait. As the front lifted north, strong winds developed across the Bering Strait Coast and St Lawrence Island. The combination of the strong winds and falling snow produced blizzard conditions St Lawrence Island to the Bering Strait.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1167960. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.