Blizzard — Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

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

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions were observed at the Barter Island AWOS. Visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 44 kt (51 mph) at the Barter Island AWOS.

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 876806. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.