Cold/Wind Chill — Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

2020-02-05 · Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Low wind chills were observed at Kuparuk Mesonet. Winds of 15 mph or greater and cold temperatures produced wind chills of 65 below or colder at Kuparuk.

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure gradient produced strong winds and low wind chills across the Eastern North Slope on February 5th 2020.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 877844. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.