Heavy Snow — Lower Koyukuk Middle Ykn Vlys, Alaska

2005-02-13 · Lower Koyukuk Middle Ykn Vlys, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A low pressure center of 976 millibars on the afternoon of the 14th near Nunivak island moved north to near Cape Lisburne on the afternoon of the 15th weakening to 991 millibars. The associated weather front moved north over northern Alaska though it dissipated near the Brooks Range on the 15th. Blizzard Conditions:Zone 201 - likely at Cape Lisburne AWOS.Zone 209 - reported at Kotzebue, likely at Selawik. Highest wind gust 51 mph at Kotzebue.Zone 210 - likely at Deering; highest wind gust 51 mph.Heavy snow reported at Galena Co-operative Observer; total 6.0 inches. Snow began 1400 AST on the 13th.High winds reported at:Zone 201: Cape Lisburne AWOS highest gust 57 knots (66 mph).Zone 225: Ham Radio Operator: gusts to 56 knots (64 mph).Zone 226: Army MesoNet Sites: Texas Condo gusts to 56 knots (64 mph); Texas Range 52 knots (60 mph).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5437568. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.