Heavy Snow — Upper Kobuk and Noatak Vlys, Alaska

2002-04-17 to 2002-04-18 · Upper Kobuk and Noatak Vlys, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system moved across Norton Sound and into the Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys. This system brought with it significant moisture producing areas of heavy snow. The high school principle at Ambler reported that 9 to 10 inches of new snow had fallen over a 24 hour period.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5288648. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.