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Blizzard in Arctic Slope Coastal, Alaska
Blizzard November 16, 1999 – November 17, 1999 · Arctic Slope Coastal, Alaska
The wider storm
The weather front from a strong low over the eastern gulf of Alaska moved north while strong high pressure remained over the Canadian Arctic, producing blizzard conditions and strong winds over the Arctic Slope Coast. Blizzard conditions occurred at Deadhorse, Kuparuk, and Nuiqsut.Strongest winds:Nuiqsut ASOS 46 mph sustained, gust 55 mph.Kuparuk 41 mph sustained, gust 54 mph.Deadhorse ASOS 56 mph sustained, gust 66 mph. Barter Island AWOS 59 mph sustained, gust 68 mph.Barrow ASOS 39 mph sustained, gust 47 mph.Wainwright ASOS 35 mph sustained, gust 43 mph. Colville River Co-op peak wind 80 mph.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5722708. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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