Blizzard — Central Arctic Plains, Alaska

2024-12-13 · Central Arctic Plains, Alaska

Event narrative

Local DOT reported blizzard conditions near Ice Cut Hill along the Dalton Highway. Considerable blowing snow was reported along with northeast winds of 48 mph.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system tracked north from the Gulf of Alaska on December 12th and settled over the interior of central Alaska on December 13th. A nearly stationary band of moderate to heavy snowfall set up over portions of the central and eastern Interior producing an extended period of accumulating snowfall. At the same time a strong Arctic High to the north produced very strong winds along the North Slope which resulted in blowing snow and blizzard conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1227081. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.