Blizzard — Ern Norton Sound Nulato Hills, Alaska

2012-03-05 · Ern Norton Sound Nulato Hills, Alaska

Wider weather episode

Blizzard conditions were observed at Unalakleet from approximately 0830AKST through 1430AKST on the 5th. The visibility was frequently reduced to one quarter mile or less in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust t0 42 kt (48 mph) at the Unalakleet AWOS. Blizzard conditions were also intermittently observed at Saint Michael from approximately 0600AKST through 1100AKST on the 5th. The visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust to 35 kt (40 mph) at the Saint Michael AWOS.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 360567. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.