Blizzard — Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

2017-01-30 · Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

Wider weather episode

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_id 679183. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.