Blizzard — Srn Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska

2017-12-30 to 2017-12-31 · Srn Seward Peninsula Coast, Alaska

Wider weather episode

Low pressure and associated frontal boundary produced local blizzard conditions along the Bering strait from December 30 to 31st 2017.

Zone 213: Blizzard conditions were observed at the Gambell AWOS on Saint Lawrence Island. The visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 48 kt (55 mph) at the Gambell AWOS.

Zone 213: Blizzard conditions were observed at the Nome ASOS. The visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 44 kt (50 mph) at the Nome ASOS.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 761685. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.