Blizzard — Arctic Slope Coastal, Alaska

2000-12-03 to 2000-12-05 · Arctic Slope Coastal, Alaska

Wider weather episode

Moderate Low pressure in the Bering Sea sent several weather fronts north over western Alaska, producing Blizzard conditions across Zone 1 at: Point Lay, Kuparuk, Deadhorse, and near-blizzard conditions at Barrow.The fronts also produced strong east winds blowing down the Tanana River due to persisting High pressure over the eastern Tanana Valley and Western Canada. Delta Junction ASOS reported gusts to 53 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5177586. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.