Blizzard — Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

2014-02-16 · Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A strong 1043 mb high pressure centered over the Arctic coupled with a low pressure center in the central Bering Sea produced strong winds and blowing snow and local blizzard conditions for several locations over western Alaska during the 16th and 17th.

Zone 207: Blizzard conditions were observed at Point Hope. The visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less in blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 54 kt (62 mph) at the Point Hope AWOS.

Zone 213: Blizzard conditions were observed at Wales. The visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less in blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 46 kt (53 mph) at the Wales AWOS.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 499424. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.