Blizzard — Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

2017-02-22 to 2017-02-23 · Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A series of low pressure systems brought an abundant amount of moisture to Northwest Alaska and the Bering strait. Strong winds and blizzard conditions along the coastal areas were reported.

Zone 207: Blizzard conditions and low visibility reported at the Point Lay AWOS.

Zone 207: Blizzard conditions and low visibility reported at the Kivalina ASOS.

Zone 209: Blizzard conditions and low visibility reported at the Kotzebue ASOS.

Zone 213: Blizzard conditions and low visibility reported at the Gambell AWOS. A peak wind of 58 kt (67 mph) was reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 686731. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.