Blizzard — Yukon Delta Coast, Alaska

2025-03-02 · Yukon Delta Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

PAVA reported winds greater than35 mph and visibilities of 1/4 mile or less from 4:40 PM to 8:20 PM on March 2nd. During the height of the blizzard, winds were sustained at 47 mph with gusts to 53 mph and visibility below 1/4 mile.

Wider weather episode

March began with a strong low pressure system moving into the southeastern Bearing Sea. This storm system stalled along Alaska's west coast for several days as a large high pressure system remained stationary across the Beaufort Sea. Steady snow fell along the west coast for several days while an increasing pressure gradient resulted in very strong east and northeast winds that brough blizzard conditions to may communities along the west coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1245583. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.