Blizzard — Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

2025-02-21 to 2025-02-22 · Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Light snow combined with persistent strong northeast winds along the Northwest Arctic Coast to produce a short period of blizzard conditions at Point Lay (PPIZ).

Wider weather episode

A combination of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska and strong high pressure over the Arctic Ocean allowed for several days of strong winds along the Northwest Arctic Coast of Alaska. Off and on blizzard conditions persisted for several days.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1238957. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.