Blizzard — Srn Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska

2016-02-17 · Srn Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system west of Saint Lawrence Island and its associated occluded front brought heavy snow and strong winds to Nome and the Bering Strait during the morning hours of the February 17th 2016.

Zone 211: Blizzard conditions were observed at the Nome ASOS. The visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less in snow and blowing snow. A peak wind of 49 kt (56 mph) was reported.

Zone 213: Blizzard conditions were observed at the Brevig Mission AWOS. The visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less in snow and blowing snow. A peak wind of 47 kt (54 mph) was reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 618912. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.