Blizzard — Lower Kobuk & Noatak Valleys, Alaska

2020-03-12 · Lower Kobuk & Noatak Valleys, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions were observed at the Noatak AWOS. Visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 46 kt (53 mph) at the Noatak AWOS.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure and a strong pressure gradient produced snow and blowing snow over the West coast on March 11th to the 13th 2020.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 877240. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.