Nome, Alaska hit with unusual weather.

Unusual weather has hit Nome, Alaska, slamming the state's western region with strong winds and high seas. The area experienced blizzard conditions, with wind gusts up to 130 km/h. There were reports of buildings losing roofs, and water hitting the base of buildings.The last time forecasters saw something similar was in November 1974, when a surge measured more than 13 feet, pushing beach driftwood above the level of the previous storm of its type in 1913.

 The above a picture of people watching a biker struggle through the strong ocean currents.