Blizzard — Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

2021-01-13 · Western Arctic Coast, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A tight pressure gradient set up over the North slope with some falling snow. Blizzard conditions were reported along the North Slope during the day on January 13th 2021.

Zone 201: Blizzard conditions reported at the Point Lay AWOS with a peak gust of 42 kt (49 mph).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 947511. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.