Blizzard in Inland Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

Blizzard February 12, 2026 · Inland Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Bethel ASOS (PABE) saw blizzard conditions (less than or equal to 1/4 statute mile visibility, 45 to 50 mph gusts, and blowing snow) from 10:11 AM to 3:20 PM AKST on February 12.

The wider storm

A storm force low moved into the Bering on February 8. This low brought strong southeasterly winds to the Central Aleutians including Adak and Atka, which become more westerly by the afternoon. The strongest winds were observed during this time. Once the front pushed onshore by February 10, blizzard conditions were observed in the Kuskokwim Delta Coast for a time. Once the low approached the mainland, another period of blizzard conditions were observed in the Kuskokwim Delta on February 12.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1319342. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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