Blizzard — Lower Kobuk & Noatak Valleys, Alaska

2008-01-19 · Lower Kobuk & Noatak Valleys, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A 958 mb low moved slowly north over the Bering Sea on the 19th through 21st, gradually weakening. A series of associated weather fronts moved north over the state during this time, creating a variety of hazardous weather.

Blizzard Conditions:

Zone 201: were likely at Point Lay AWOS on the afternoon and evening of the 20th.

Zone 208: were likely at Noatak AWOS, on the afternoon of the 19th.

Zone 213: were likely at Gambell on the 21st; winds gusted to 54 mph.

High Winds occurred at:

Zone 213: Savoonga AWOS, highest gust 55 knots (63 mph).

Zone 225: Antler Creek Roadway Weather Information System, highest gust 65 knots (75 mph).

Heavy Snow reported at:

Zone 218: Wiseman cooperative observer measured 11.0 inches of new snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 71327. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.