Blizzard in Western Aleutians, Alaska

Blizzard January 22, 2017 · Western Aleutians, Alaska

What the National Weather Service wrote

Eareckson Air Station reported visibilities reduced to less than 1/4 mile in snow and wind. The observation station ceased reporting at 4 p.m. on 1/22.

The wider storm

A 944 mb low moved through the Aleutians, bringing high winds and snow to many communities. This caused blizzard conditions for the Aleutians and the Pribilof Islands.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 679859. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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