Blizzard — Alaska Peninsula, Alaska

2017-12-31 · Alaska Peninsula, Alaska

Event narrative

Portage ASOS reported 12 hours of blizzard conditions. Blizzard conditions were also reported in the east end of Kachemak Bay by a spotter.

Wider weather episode

A complex low pressure system over Bristol Bay brought a warm front through the Kenai Peninsula. Cold air was entrenched throughout Southcentral from a high pressure system in the Interior. This produced overrunning, which brought heavy snow and strong winds to the Kenai Peninsula.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 727017. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.