Blizzard — Kodiak Peninsula, Alaska

2001-12-08 · Kodiak Peninsula, Alaska

Event narrative

Two Coast Guard crew from the cutter "Firebush" were "...apparently blown off a ridge by strong winds". A request for air support was made from the Alaska State Troopers just after midnight Saturday. An HH-60 attempted a night search, but had to turn back due to whiteout conditions. At first light, Sunday, the HH-60 conducted 3 sorties and located both crewmen.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5273341. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.