Blizzard — Yukon Delta, Alaska

2020-02-29 · Yukon Delta, Alaska

Event narrative

Blizzard conditions were observed at the Marshall AWOS. Visibility was reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in snow and blowing snow. There was a peak wind gust of 36 kt (42 mph) at the Marshall AWOS.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure system produced heavy snow and blizzard conditions on the 29th of February 2020 to March 1st 2020.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 878813. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.