Blizzard — Baldwin Peninsula, Alaska

2024-04-03 · Baldwin Peninsula, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed during the early morning hours of April 3rd at Kivalina (PAVL). Wind gusts to 53 mph were reported, accompanied by visibility in blowing snow of less than a quarter of a mile.

Wider weather episode

A fast-moving Bering front pushed across the West Coast, and produced widespread snow, blizzard conditions, and gale force winds from the Yukon Delta north to Norton Sound.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173792. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.