Blizzard — Pribilof Islands, Alaska

2017-01-22 to 2017-01-23 · Pribilof Islands, Alaska

Event narrative

Saint Paul reported 1/16th of a mile visibility in snow and blowing snow. Peak winds reached 49 knots. No reports of damage.

Wider weather episode

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_id 679860. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.