A fast-moving storm brought high winds and blizzard conditions to much of western Alaska on December 29. Maximum wind gusts reached 65 mph in Kotzebue and 53 mph in Nome, both of which caused brief power outages in those communities. Peak wind speeds in other communities included 74 mph in Wales, 60 mph in Noorvik and Savoonga, 56 mph in Bethel, and 54 mph in Deering. Unlike some western Alaska storms that can go on for days, the blizzard conditions generally lasted less than 12 hours at any given place.