Blizzard — Bristol Bay, Alaska

2019-12-31 · Bristol Bay, Alaska

Event narrative

Pilot Point ASOS reported over 24 hours of blizzard conditions. Blizzard conditions continued into January.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system developed south of the Aleutian Chain and then moved northward along the Alaska Peninsula and up Cook Inlet. A strong high pressure system behind it brought a large amount of cold air behind the low. This created the perfect scenario for snow and high winds along the Alaska Peninsula and northward through the Cook Inlet area. Snow and blizzard conditions continued into January 2020.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 864128. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.