A large, impactful, and far-reaching low pressure system brought blizzard conditions to portions of Southwest and Southcentral Alaska. The system sent precipitation into an Arctic air mass already entrenched over much of the area resulting in the wintry weather.

Winter Storm in KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA
From 02-FEB-22 21:00:00 to 03-FEB-22 16:20:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Reports of minimal visibility and drifting snow on social media. Kenai ASOS recorded visibility at three quarter mile with periods of one half to one quarter mile on Feb 3 between 10:00 AM to 2:57 PM. Winds were 24mph or greater, with gusts up to 38 mph.

Blizzard in KUSKOKWIM DELTA, ALASKA
From 02-FEB-22 03:44:00 to 04-FEB-22 01:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Toksook Bay recorded more than 3 consecutive hours of one quarter mile or less visibility from February 3rd 10:04am through February 3rd 1:55pm.
Hooper Bay recorded one quarter mile or less visibility with winds 35+ mph on Feb 3rd from 2:56am to 3:56pm.
Toksook Bay reported blizzard conditions from Feb 2nd 5:03pm to 8:40pm, and Feb 2nd from 10:16pm to Feb 3rd 5:26pm.
Nunapitchuk reported blizzard conditions from Feb 1st 9:56am to 8:56pm, and Feb 2 nd 10:56am to Feb 3rd 6:56pm.

Heavy Snow in COPPER RIVER BASIN, ALASKA
From 02-FEB-22 14:39:00 to 03-FEB-22 23:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Ernestine DOT Camp reported 6 to 8 inches on the north end and 5 inches on the south end.

Winter Storm in BRISTOL BAY, ALASKA
From 02-FEB-22 09:20:00 to 03-FEB-22 18:10:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Several sites (PAJZ, PAMB) hit 1/2 mile of less with winds 22 to 30+ mph for at least two hours; would call it verified as it likely verified in other areas where sensors are not located. Dillingham reported one half mile visibility or less from 8:58 am to 9:56 am with winds 20 mph and gusts greater than 25 mph.
Igiugig reported one half mile or less visibility from 6:19 am to 10:56 am. The station also recorded greater than or equal to 30 mph winds from 6:19 to 7:11 am and recorded winds 18-25 mph with gusts greater than or equal to 29 mph between 9:53 to 10:56 am. Koliganek reported one half mile or less visibility from 10:33 through 12:18, but winds below 25 mph. Manokotak reported one half mile or less visibility from 8:40 to 10:56 am. Winds were generally 23+ mph sustained with gusts around 30 mph. New Stuyahok reported one half mile or less visibility from 4:30 to 6:46 am on the 3rd.

Blizzard in NERN P.W. SND, ALASKA
From 02-FEB-22 14:39:00 to 04-FEB-22 08:58:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Alaska 511 page reported road conditions in Thompson Pass between mile points 18 to 30 to be difficult. Also, reported blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions.  The report was taken at approximately 5:56pm.

Blizzard in NERN P.W. SND, ALASKA
From 02-FEB-22 14:39:00 to 04-FEB-22 08:58:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Alaska 511 page reported road conditions in Thompson Pass between mile points 18 to 30 to be difficult. Also, reported blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions.  The report was taken at approximately 5:56pm.

Winter Storm in WRN P.W. SND & KENAI MTNS, ALASKA
From 03-FEB-22 04:35:00 to 03-FEB-22 16:20:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A Portage Glacier webcam showed that there were intermittent periods of very low visibility. Portage ASOS recorded visibility as low as three quarter to one mile, from Feb 3 11:06 AM to 11:53 AM.