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Heavy Snow in Upper Kobuk and Noatak Vlys, Alaska

Heavy Snow April 17, 2002 – April 18, 2002 · Upper Kobuk and Noatak Vlys, Alaska

The wider storm

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 5288648. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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