Blizzard — St Lawrence Is. Bering Strait, Alaska

2020-02-01 · St Lawrence Is. Bering Strait, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions were observed at the Gambell AWOS. 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 Gambell AWOS.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure and a strong pressure gradient produced snow and blowing snow over the West coast from February 1st to the 2nd 2020. Heavy snow moved across the inland areas as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 877566. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.