Blizzard — St Lawrence Is. Bering Strait, Alaska

2020-04-02 · St Lawrence Is. Bering Strait, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions were observed at Savoonga on St. Lawrence Island. Visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 32 kt (37 mph) at the Savoonga AWOS.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure produced strong winds and blizzard conditions on Saint Lawrence Island April 2nd, 2020.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 875698. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.