Blizzard — St. Lawrence Island-bering Strait Coast, Alaska

2000-11-02 · St. Lawrence Island-bering Strait Coast, Alaska

Wider weather episode

Moderate Low pressure moved north to a location just east of St. Matthew Island on the evening of November 1, bringing strong winds to Gambell and blizzard conditions Savoonga on St. Lawrence Island.Strongest wind reported: Gambell AWOS 55 mph sustained, gusts 67 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5166940. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.