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Blizzard in Lower Kobuk & Noatak Valleys, Alaska
Blizzard January 30, 2017 · Lower Kobuk & Noatak Valleys, Alaska
The wider storm
Low pressure system brought strong southerly winds and snow creating blizzard conditions for the upslope areas of kobuk and noatak valleys and the bering strait.
Zone 207: low visibility and blowing snow reported at the Kivalina ASOS. Peak wind of 56 mph (49 kt).
Zone 208: low visibility and blowing snow reported at the red dog mine SAWRS. Peak wind of 36 mph (32 kt).
Zone 211: low visibility and blowing snow reported at the Nome ASOS. Peak wind of 46 mph (40 kt).
zone 213: blizzard conditions at Wales. Gust of 62 kt (71 mph) reported at the Wales AWOS.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 679176. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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