Blizzard — Northern Arctic Coast, Alaska

2017-02-25 to 2017-02-26 · Northern Arctic Coast, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure gradient developed along the north slope between a 1045 high pressure center north of Barrow and low pressure in the Bering strait. Blizzard conditions were reported along the north slope on February 25th through the evening hours of the 26th.

Zone 201: Blizzard conditions and one quarter mile visibility reported at the Wainwright ASOS. Peak wind of 50 kt (57 mph).

Zone 202: Blizzard conditions and one quarter mile visibility reported at the Barrow ASOS. Peak wind of 39 kt (45 mph).

Zone 203: Blizzard conditions and one quarter mile visibility reported at the Nuiqsut ASOS. Peak wind of 40 kt (46 mph).

Zone 204: Blizzard conditions and one quarter mile visibility reported at the Point Thompson AWOS. Peak wind of 38 kt (44 mph).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 684665. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.