High Wind — Yukon-kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

1997-04-02 to 1997-04-03 · Yukon-kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

Wider weather episode

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_id 5588772. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.