Blizzard — Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

2020-02-19 · Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions were observed at the Kivalina ASOS. Visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 40 kt (46 mph) at the Kivalina ASOS.

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 878757. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.