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High Wind in Yukon-kuskokwim Delta, Alaska
High Wind April 2, 1997 – April 3, 1997 · Yukon-kuskokwim Delta, Alaska
The wider storm
A moderate front just east of the Komandorskiye Islands moved slowly east toward the southwest coast of the State late Wednesday and early Thursday. Brisk southerly winds gusted from 40 to 50 mph at many exposed areas in advance of the front. Blizzard conditions were observed along the southwest coast of the mainland. Near Chevak, a group of 24 villagers out on snowmachines were temporarily lost due to "whiteout" conditions.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5588772. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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