Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2009

Blizzard Warning 12, NWS Fairbanks, AK

February 27, 2009

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 27, 2009, 4:08 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 27, 2009, 12:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 65 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 27, 2009, 4:08 AM AKST (13:08 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 27, 2009, 12:00 PM AKST
Expired
Mar 2, 2009, 4:52 AM AKST
In force
65 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

000 
WWAK41 PAFG 271308
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
408 AM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

AKZ201-280030-
/X.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090227T2100Z-090228T1500Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
408 AM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKST
SATURDAY. 

A STRONG WEATHER FRONT MOVING OVER WESTERN ALASKA TODAY AND
TONIGHT WILL CAUSE EAST WINDS TO INCREASE THIS MORNING TO 35 TO
45 MPH. THE WINDS WILL COMBINE WITH FALLING SNOW THIS AFTERNOON TO
REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO ZERO...ESPECIALLY AT THE VILLAGE OF POINT
LAY. WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE
BY SATURDAY MORNING.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ205-280030-
/X.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T0000Z-090228T1500Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
408 AM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
AKST SATURDAY IN PASSES...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
AKST SATURDAY. 

A STRONG WEATHER FRONT MOVING OVER WESTERN ALASKA TODAY AND
TONIGHT WILL CAUSE SOUTH WINDS IN BROOKS RANGE PASSES TO INCREASE
TO 40 TO 50 MPH LATER TODAY. THE WINDS WILL COMBINE WITH FALLING
SNOW TO REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO ZERO. SNOW WILL DIMINISH LATE
TONIGHT ALLOWING VISIBILITIES TO IMPROVE SOMEWHAT BY SATURDAY
MORNING.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$
JL FEB 09
13 follow-up statements
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 280039
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
339 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

AKZ206-281500-
/X.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T0600Z-090301T0300Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
339 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST
SATURDAY IN PASSES...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST
SATURDAY. 

SOUTH WINDS THROUGH MOUNTAIN PASSES WILL INCREASE TO 40 MPH THIS
EVENING WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED TO NEAR
ZERO AT TIMES IN PASSES. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE LATE SATURDAY
AFTERNOON.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ205-281500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090228T2100Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
339 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKST SATURDAY IN
PASSES...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKST SATURDAY. 

SOUTH WINDS IN BROOKS RANGE PASSES GUSTING TO 60 MPH WILL COMBINE
WITH FALLING SNOW TO REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO ZERO AT TIMES TONIGHT
AND SATURDAY MORNING. CONDITIONS WILL BEGIN IMPROVING SATURDAY
MORNING.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ201-281500-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090228T1500Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
339 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SATURDAY. 

WINDS OF 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH WILL COMBINE WITH FALLING
SNOW TONIGHT TO REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES. WINDS
WILL DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE BY SATURDAY
MORNING.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ202-281500-
/X.NEW.PAFG.BZ.A.0009.090228T1200Z-090301T0300Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
339 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM AKST SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM AKST SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

STRONG LOW PRESSURE WILL TRACK NORTHEAST OVER THE CHUKCHI SEA
TONIGHT TO ABOUT 220 MILES NORTH OF BARROW BY SATURDAY EVENING. 
AN ASSOCIATED WEATHER FRONT WILL PASS EAST OF BARROW SATURDAY
MORNING.

WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 30 TO 40 MPH BY SATURDAY MORNING WITH SNOW
AND BLOWING SNOW DEVELOPING. VISIBILITY LESS THAN ONE QUARTER
MILE AT TIMES IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY SATURDAY MORNING AND
CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY.

A BLIZZARD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FALLING AND/OR
BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES.
THIS CAN LEAD TO WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND MAKE TRAVEL VERY
DANGEROUS.

$$
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 280214
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
514 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

AKZ203-281500-
/X.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T1500Z-090301T0300Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
514 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. 

AN EAST WIND OF 20 TO 30 MPH WILL SHIFT INTO THE SOUTHWEST
SATURDAY MORNING AND INCREASE TO 30 TO 45 MPH. THE STRONG WIND
WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. THE VISIBILITY
WILL BE FREQUENTLY REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS...WITH
WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS POSSIBLE AT TIMES SATURDAY. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ204-281500-
/X.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T1500Z-090301T0300Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
514 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. 


A SOUTHEAST WIND OF 15 TO 25 MPH WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 35 MPH BY
LATE TONIGHT. THE WIND WILL SHIFT INTO THE SOUTHWEST SATURDAY
MORNING AND INCREASE TO 25 TO 40 MPH WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 50 MPH. 
THE STRONG WIND WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING
SNOW. THE VISIBILITY WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER
MILE OR LESS WITH WHITE- OUT CONDITIONS POSSIBLE AT TIMES
SATURDAY.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ202-281500-
/X.UPG.PAFG.BZ.A.0009.090228T1200Z-090301T0300Z/
/X.EXA.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T0600Z-090301T0300Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
514 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST
SATURDAY. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A SOUTHEAST WIND OF 25 TO 35 MPH WILL INCREASE TO 30 TO 40 MPH
THIS EVENING WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH POSSIBLE. THE WIND WILL SHIFT
INTO THE SOUTHWEST SATURDAY MORNING.  THE STRONG WIND WILL COMBINE
WITH FALLING SNOW TO PRODUCE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES LATE
THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. THE VISIBILITY WILL
FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS...WITH WHITE-OUT
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE AT TIMES. THE WIND WILL SHIFT INTO THE

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ201-281500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0300Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
514 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. 

A SOUTHEAST WIND OF 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH WILL
COMBINE WITH FALLING SNOW TONIGHT TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING
AND DRIFTING SNOW. THE VISIBILITY WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO
ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS WITH WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. 
THE WIND WILL SHIFT INTO THE SOUTHWEST LATE TONIGHT AND CONTINUE
TO REMAIN STRONG THROUGH THE DAY SATURDAY. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ205-281500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0300Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
514 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY IN
PASSES...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. 

A SOUTH WIND IN BROOKS RANGE PASSES WILL GUST TO 60 MPH AT TIMES
THROUGH SATURDAY. THE STRONG WIND WILL COMBINE WITH FALLING SNOW
TO REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO ZERO AT TIMES TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
CONDITIONS WILL BEGIN IMPROVING LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON AS THE
STRONG WIND BEGINS TO DIMINISH. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ206-281500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T0300Z-090301T0300Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
514 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY IN
PASSES...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. 

A SOUTH WIND THROUGH MOUNTAIN PASSES WILL INCREASE TO 40 MPH THIS
EVENING WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. THE VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED TO
NEAR ZERO AT TIMES IN PASSES WITH SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING
SNOW. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 280318 CCA
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
617 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

CORRECTED ZONE 202

AKZ203-281630-
/X.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T1500Z-090301T0300Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
617 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. 

AN EAST WIND OF 20 TO 30 MPH WILL SHIFT INTO THE SOUTHWEST
SATURDAY MORNING AND INCREASE TO 30 TO 45 MPH. THE STRONG WIND
WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. THE VISIBILITY
WILL BE FREQUENTLY REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS...WITH
WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS POSSIBLE AT TIMES SATURDAY. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ204-281630-
/X.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T1500Z-090301T0300Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
617 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. 


A SOUTHEAST WIND OF 15 TO 25 MPH WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 35 MPH BY
LATE TONIGHT. THE WIND WILL SHIFT INTO THE SOUTHWEST SATURDAY
MORNING AND INCREASE TO 25 TO 40 MPH WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 50 MPH. 
THE STRONG WIND WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING
SNOW. THE VISIBILITY WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER
MILE OR LESS WITH WHITE- OUT CONDITIONS POSSIBLE AT TIMES
SATURDAY.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ202-281630-
/X.UPG.PAFG.BZ.A.0009.090228T1200Z-090301T0300Z/
/X.COR.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T0600Z-090301T0300Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
617 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST
SATURDAY. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A SOUTHEAST WIND OF 25 TO 35 MPH WILL INCREASE TO 30 TO 40 MPH
THIS EVENING WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH POSSIBLE. THE WIND WILL SHIFT
INTO THE SOUTHWEST SATURDAY MORNING.  THE STRONG WIND WILL COMBINE
WITH FALLING SNOW TO PRODUCE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES LATE
THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ201-281630-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0300Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
617 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. 

A SOUTHEAST WIND OF 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH WILL
COMBINE WITH FALLING SNOW TONIGHT TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING
AND DRIFTING SNOW. THE VISIBILITY WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO
ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS WITH WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. 
THE WIND WILL SHIFT INTO THE SOUTHWEST LATE TONIGHT AND CONTINUE
TO REMAIN STRONG THROUGH THE DAY SATURDAY. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ205-281630-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0300Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
617 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY IN
PASSES...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. 

A SOUTH WIND IN BROOKS RANGE PASSES WILL GUST TO 60 MPH AT TIMES
THROUGH SATURDAY. THE STRONG WIND WILL COMBINE WITH FALLING SNOW
TO REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO ZERO AT TIMES TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
CONDITIONS WILL BEGIN IMPROVING LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON AS THE
STRONG WIND BEGINS TO DIMINISH. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ206-281630-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T0300Z-090301T0300Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
617 PM AKST FRI FEB 27 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY IN
PASSES...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. 

A SOUTH WIND THROUGH MOUNTAIN PASSES WILL INCREASE TO 40 MPH THIS
EVENING WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. THE VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED TO
NEAR ZERO AT TIMES IN PASSES WITH SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING
SNOW. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 281219
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
319 AM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

AKZ201-010000-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0300Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
319 AM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 45
MPH WILL CREATE VERY LOW VISIBILITIES THROUGH THE DAY TODAY.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ202-010000-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0300Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
319 AM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL
CREATE VERY LOW VISIBILITIES AT TIMES TODAY. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ203-010000-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T1500Z-090301T0300Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
319 AM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 30 TO 45 MPH THIS MORNING WILL
CREATE AREAS OF VERY LOW VISIBILITIES IN BLOWING SNOW TODAY. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ204-010000-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.090228T1500Z-090301T0300Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
319 AM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

WINDS WILL TURN SOUTHWEST THIS MORNING AND INCREASE TO 25 TO
40 MPH. THE STRONG WIND WILL PRODUCE VERY LOW VISIBILITIES IN
BLOWING SNOW.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ205-010000-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0300Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
319 AM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON IN PASSES...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH IN PASSES WILL CREATE AREAS OF
VERY LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW TODAY.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ206-010000-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0300Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
319 AM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON IN PASSES...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 40 MPH IN PASSES WILL CREATE AREAS OF
VERY LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW TODAY.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$
RT FEB 09
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 282339
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
239 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

AKZ201-010600-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0600Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
239 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 45
MPH WILL CREATE VERY LOW VISIBILITIES THROUGH THE THIS EVENING.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ202-010600-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0900Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
239 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL
CREATE VERY LOW VISIBILITIES THROUGH THIS EVENING.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ203-010600-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T1500Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
239 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

SOUTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 30 TO 45 MPH THIS MORNING WILL
CREATE AREAS OF VERY LOW VISIBILITIES IN BLOWING THROUGH THIS
EVENING. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ204-010600-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T1500Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
239 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 40 MPH. THE STRONG WIND WILL PRODUCE
VERY LOW VISIBILITIES IN BLOWING SNOW.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ205-010600-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0600Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
239 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING
IN PASSES...

SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH IN PASSES WILL CREATE AREAS OF
VERY LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING THROUGH THIS EVENING.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ206-010600-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T1200Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
239 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SUNDAY IN
PASSES...

SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 40 MPH IN PASSES WILL CREATE AREAS OF
VERY LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 010037
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
337 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

AKZ201-010600-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0600Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
337 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH WILL
CREATE VERY LOW VISIBILITIES THROUGH THIS EVENING.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ202-010600-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0900Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
337 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH WILL
CREATE VERY LOW VISIBILITIES THROUGH THIS EVENING.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ203-010600-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T1500Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
337 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH WILL
CREATE VERY LOW VISIBILITIES THROUGH TONIGHT.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ204-010600-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T1500Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
337 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH WILL
CREATE VERY LOW VISIBILITIES THROUGH TONIGHT.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ205-010600-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T0600Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
337 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING IN PASSES...

SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH WILL
CREATE VERY LOW VISIBILITIES THROUGH THIS EVENING.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ206-010600-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T1200Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
337 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SUNDAY IN
PASSES...

SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH WILL
CREATE VERY LOW VISIBILITIES THROUGH TONIGHT.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 010523
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
823 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

AKZ201-011500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T1500Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
823 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY. 

A WEST TO SOUTHWEST WIND OF 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THE REMAINDER OF THE NIGHT. THE STRONG WIND WILL COMBINE
WITH FALLING SNOW TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING
SNOW. THE VISIBILITY WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER OF A
MILE OR LESS...WITH LOCAL WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO IMPROVE SUNDAY MORNING AS THE STRONG WIND DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ202-011500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T1500Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
823 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY. 

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THE REMAINDER OF THE NIGHT. THE STRONG WIND WILL COMBINE
WITH FALLING SNOW TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING
SNOW. THE VISIBILITY WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER OF A
MILE OR LESS...WITH LOCAL WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO IMPROVE SUNDAY MORNING AS THE STRONG WIND DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ203-011500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T2100Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
823 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKST SUNDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKST SUNDAY. 

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THE REMAINDER OF THE NIGHT. THE STRONG WIND WILL COMBINE
WITH FALLING SNOW TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING
SNOW. THE VISIBILITY WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER OF A
MILE OR LESS...WITH LOCAL WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO IMPROVE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AS THE STRONG WIND
DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ204-011500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T2100Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
823 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKST SUNDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKST SUNDAY. 

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF AROUND 20 MPH THIS EVENING WILL INCREASE TO 25
TO 40 MPH AROUND OR SHORTLY AFTER MIDNIGHT. WIND GUSTS TO 50 MPH
ARE POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING. THE STRONG WIND WILL
PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW AND WILL REDUCE THE
VISIBILITY TO ONE QUARTER OF A MILE OR LESS AT TIMES. LOCAL WHITE-
OUT CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING.
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO IMPROVE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AS THE STRONG
WIND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ205-011500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T1500Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
823 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY IN
PASSES...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY.

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 30 TO 45 MPH IN PASSES WILL CONTINUE TO
PRODUCE CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW THE REMAINDER OF
THE NIGHT. THE VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER OF A MILE
OR LESS AT TIMES WITH LOCAL WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS WILL
IMPROVE SUNDAY MORNING AS THE STRONG WIND DIMINISHES. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ206-011500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T2100Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
823 PM AKST SAT FEB 28 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKST SUNDAY IN
PASSES...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKST SUNDAY. 

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 20 TO 35 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING. WIND GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE POSSIBLE AT TIMES. THE STRONG
WIND WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW THROUGH
PASSES AND REDUCE THE VISIBILITY TO ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT
TIMES. LOCAL WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AS THE STRONG
WIND DIMINISHES. 

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 011209
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
309 AM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

AKZ202-012100-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T1500Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0030.090301T1209Z-090301T2100Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
309 AM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT
UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY. THE BLIZZARD WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

THE BLIZZARD WILL EASE THIS MORNING BUT VISIBILITIES WILL REMAIN LOW
IN BLOWING SNOW THIS MORNING. BLOWING SNOW WILL DIMINISH AND
VISIBILITIES IMPROVE THIS AFTERNOON.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT ONE OR MORE WINTER
HAZARDS ARE EXPECTED TO CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. USE CAUTION
WHEN TRAVELING.

$$

AKZ201-205-011315-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T1500Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE...
SINGILUK...UMIAT
309 AM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE
BLIZZARD WARNING. 

$$

AKZ206-011315-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T2100Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
309 AM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE
BLIZZARD WARNING. 

$$

AKZ203-012100-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T2100Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
309 AM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY. 

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THIS MORNING. THE STRONG WIND WILL COMBINE WITH FALLING
SNOW TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. THE
VISIBILITY WILL BE LOCALLY REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER OF A MILE OR
LESS. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO IMPROVE THIS AFTERNOON AS THE
STRONG WIND DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ204-012100-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090301T2100Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
309 AM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY. 

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 25 TO 40 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING. THE
STRONG WIND WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW AND
WILL REDUCE THE VISIBILITY TO ONE QUARTER OF A MILE OR LESS AT
TIMES THIS MORNING. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO IMPROVE SUNDAY AFTERNOON
AS THE STRONG WIND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$
RT MAR 09
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 012033
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
1133 AM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

AKZ203-020600-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090302T0600Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
1133 AM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...


A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE STRONG WIND WILL COMBINE WITH
FALLING SNOW TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
THE VISIBILITY WILL BE LOCALLY REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER OF A MILE OR
LESS. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO IMPROVE THIS AFTERNOON AS THE
STRONG WIND DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ204-020600-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090302T0600Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
1133 AM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 25 TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE STRONG WIND WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND
DRIFTING SNOW AND WILL REDUCE THE VISIBILITY TO ONE QUARTER OF A
MILE OR LESS AT TIMES THIS MORNING. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO
IMPROVE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AS THE STRONG WIND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ202-020600-
/X.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-090302T0600Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
1133 AM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL EASE THIS AFTERNOON BUT VISIBILITIES WILL
REMAIN LOW IN BLOWING SNOW THIS MORNING. BLOWING SNOW WILL
DIMINISH AND VISIBILITIES IMPROVE BY EARLY THIS EVENING.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT ONE OR MORE WINTER HAZARDS
ARE EXPECTED TO CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. USE CAUTION WHEN
TRAVELING.

$$
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 012310
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
210 PM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

AKZ203-020600-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090302T0600Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
210 PM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING. 

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE STRONG WIND WILL COMBINE WITH
FALLING SNOW TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
THE VISIBILITY WILL BE LOCALLY REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER OF A MILE
OR LESS. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO IMPROVE LATER THIS EVENING
AS THE STRONG WIND DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ204-020600-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090302T0600Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
210 PM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING. 

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 25 TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE STRONG WIND WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND
DRIFTING SNOW AND WILL REDUCE THE VISIBILITY TO ONE QUARTER OF A
MILE OR LESS AT TIMES. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO IMPROVE LATER
THIS EVENING AS THE STRONG WIND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ202-020600-
/X.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-090302T0600Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
210 PM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING. 

A WEST WIND OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO
PRODUCE BLOWING SNOW THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING. THE VISIBILITY
WILL BE REDUCED TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT TIMES. CONDITIONS WILL
IMPROVE LATER THIS EVENING AS THE STRONG WIND DIMINISHES.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT ONE OR MORE WINTER HAZARDS
ARE EXPECTED TO CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. USE CAUTION WHEN
TRAVELING.

$$
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 020306
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
606 PM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

AKZ202-020415-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-090302T0600Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
606 PM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. 

THE WIND HAS DIMINISHED TO LESS THAN 25 MPH AND THE VISIBILITIES
HAVE IMPROVED...AND THEREFORE THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.

$$

AKZ203-020600-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090302T0600Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
606 PM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING. 

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE STRONG WIND WILL COMBINE WITH
FALLING SNOW TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
THE VISIBILITY WILL BE LOCALLY REDUCED TO ONE QUARTER OF A MILE
OR LESS. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO IMPROVE LATER THIS EVENING AS
THE STRONG WIND DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$

AKZ204-020600-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090302T0600Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
606 PM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING. 

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE STRONG WIND WILL PRODUCE
SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW AND WILL REDUCE THE
VISIBILITY TO ONE QUARTER OF A MILE OR LESS AT TIMES. CONDITIONS
ARE EXPECTED TO IMPROVE LATER THIS EVENING AS THE STRONG WIND
GRADUALLY DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 020513
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
813 PM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

AKZ203-020615-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090302T0600Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
813 PM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE
BLIZZARD WARNING. 

THE WIND HAS DIMINISHED TO AROUND 25 MPH AND THE VISIBILITIES HAVE
GRADUALLY BEEN IMPROVING THIS EVENING. THE WIND WILL CONTINUE TO
GRADUALLY DIMINISH THE REMAINDER OF THE NIGHT. BLIZZARD CONDITIONS
ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED. 

$$

AKZ204-021500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090302T1500Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
813 PM AKST SUN MAR 1 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY. 

A SOUTHWEST WIND OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL
CONTINUE TONIGHT. THE STRONG WIND WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT
BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW AND WILL REDUCE THE VISIBILITY TO ONE
QUARTER OF A MILE OR LESS AT TIMES. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO
GRADUALLY IMPROVE EARLY MONDAY MORNING AS THE STRONG WIND
DIMINISHES.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND
EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES WILL CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND
MAKE ANY TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HAZARDOUS.

$$
000 
WWAK41 PAFG 021352
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
452 AM AKST MON MAR 2 2009

AKZ204-021500-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090302T1500Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
452 AM AKST MON MAR 2 2009

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELED THE
BLIZZARD WARNING. WINDS ON THE EASTERN ARCTIC COAST HAVE
DIMINISHED. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Feb 26, 2:32 PM AKST, 13 hours 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 26, 2:32 PM AKST, 13 hours 36 minutes before
NORTHERN ALASKA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
232 PM AKST THU FEB 26 2009

.DISCUSSION...

ALTERNATING RIDGES AND TROUGHS WILL CONTINUE... EXCEPT THAT MODELS
FORECAST LESSONING AMPLITUDE OVER TIME DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
BERING SEA STORMS WILL BE THE MAIN FOCUS... AS IT HAS BEEN FOR
WHAT SEEMS LIKE A FEW WEEKS... WITH EACH STORM CAUSING MORE
WEATHER THAN THE ONE BEFORE. PAPER WORK IS AGAIN BEING PUT
TOGETHER FOR NEXT ROUND OF WEST COAST BLIZZARDS AND WINTER STORMS.
FRIDAYS WATCHES WILL MORE THAN LIKELY BE UPGRADED TO WARNINGS IN
TOMORROW MORNINGS FORECAST PACKAGE. AFTER THIS ROUND... ANOTHER
ONE APPEARS ON THE SUNDAY TO MONDAY HORIZON.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
BLIZZARD WATCH FOR AKZ207-AKZ209-AKZ210-AKZ211-AKZ212-AKZ214.

BLIZZARD WARNING FOR AKZ203-AKZ204-AKZ206-AKZ213.

WINTER STORM WATCH FOR AKZ208-AKZ215-AKZ216.

GALE WARNING FOR PKZ200-PKZ210-PKZ215-PKZ220-PKZ225-PKZ245.

BRISK WIND ADVISORY FOR PKZ200-PKZ220-PKZ225-PKZ230-PKZ235-
PKZ240.
&&

DA FEB 09

The office that day

Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 26, 3:25 PM AKSTBlizzard WatchAFG13 hr
Feb 26, 3:25 PM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFG59 hr
Feb 26, 3:25 PM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFG23 hr
Feb 27, 3:50 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG11 hr
Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG11 hr
Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKSTWinter Storm WarningAFG20 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.