Blizzard — Wrn P.w. Snd & Kenai Mtns, Alaska

2020-01-01 · Wrn P.w. Snd & Kenai Mtns, Alaska

Event narrative

Alaska DOT closed the Seward Highway from Indian to Turnagain Pass due to blizzard conditions.

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 began in December 2019 and continued into January 2020.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 864131. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.