Blizzard — Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2020-04-07 · Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions were observed at the Deadhorse ASOS. Visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 35 kt (40 mph) at the Deadhorse ASOS.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure and a strong pressure gradient produced blizzard conditions over the Eastern North Slope on April 7th 2020.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 876802. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.