Winter Storm — St. Lawrence Island, Alaska

2024-05-14 · St. Lawrence Island, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions developed during the afternoon hours of May 14th at Savoonga (PASA). Wind gusts to 68 mph were reported, accompanied by visibility in blowing snow of less than a quarter of a mile.

Wider weather episode

A strong Bering front pushed across the West Coast and produced widespread snow, blizzard conditions, and strong winds from St Lawrence Island, through the Bering Strait and north to the Western Arctic Coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1175464. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.