Heavy Snow — Lower Kobuk & Noatak Valleys, Alaska

2017-02-22 to 2017-02-26 · Lower Kobuk & Noatak Valleys, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A series of low pressure systems brought an abundant amount of moisture to Northwest Alaska with accumulations of 1 to 2 feet reported. Strong winds and local blizzard conditions along the coastal areas.

Zone 207: Blizzard and quarter mile visibility reported at the Kivalina ASOS.

Zone 208: Kiana and Noatak 12 to 18 inches.

Zone 209: Blizzard and quarter mile visibility reported at the Kotzebue ASOS.

Zone 211: Blizzard and quarter mile visibility reported at the Nome ASOS.

Zone 212: Estimated 8 inches of snow in the Nulato Hills.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 686476. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.