Blizzard — Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

2025-02-28 · Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Gusty winds combined with light snow during the early afternoon hours to reduce the visibility to 1/4 mile, resulting in blizzard conditions at Point Lay (PPIZ). These conditions persisted for the rest of the day.

Wider weather episode

A stagnant weather pattern with a trough over the Bering Sea and a ridge over eastern Alaska resulted in a continuation of gusty winds across the northwest Arctic coastline. At times these winds combined with snow showers to produce additional blizzard conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1238983. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.