Blizzard — Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2019-03-22 to 2019-03-23 · Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions and one quarter mile visibility reported at the Barter Island AWOS. Peak wind of 44 kt (51 mph).

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure gradient developed along the north slope between a 1034 high pressure center north of Barrow and low pressure in the Bering strait. Blizzard conditions were reported along the north slope on March 22nd.

Zone 203: Blizzard conditions and one quarter mile visibility reported at the Nuiqsut ASOS. Peak wind of 44 kt (51 mph).

Zone 204: Blizzard conditions and one quarter mile visibility reported at the Barter Island AWOS. Peak wind of 44 kt (51 mph).

Zone 201: Blizzard conditions and one quarter mile visibility reported at the Wainwright ASOS. Peak wind of 37 kt (43 mph).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 833852. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.