Blizzard — Upper Kobuk and Noatak Vlys, Alaska

2020-02-17 · Upper Kobuk and Noatak Vlys, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions were observed at the Shungnak AWOS. Visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 47 kt (54 mph) at the Shungnak AWOS.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure system produced heavy snow and blizzard conditions for much of the west coast, beginning February 17th and continuing through the 20th of February 2020.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 878750. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.