Blizzard — Lower Yukon River, Alaska

2024-04-15 · Lower Yukon River, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed during the afternoon hours of April 15th at St. Mary's (PASM). Wind gusts to 63 mph were reported, accompanied by visibility in blowing snow of less than a quarter of a mile.

Wider weather episode

A low moving out of the Bering Sea and to the West Coast produced snow, blizzard conditions, and strong winds to the Yukon Delta.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173735. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.