Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2011

Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK

January 1, 2011

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Jan 1, 2011, 2:06 PM AKST. It took effect at Jan 1, 2011, 10:01 PM AKST. It was in force for 25 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
Jan 1, 2011, 2:06 PM AKST (23:06 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 1, 2011, 10:01 PM AKST
Expired
Jan 2, 2011, 10:44 PM AKST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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

977 
WWAK41 PAFG 012306
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
206 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

AKZ202-020715-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-110102T0900Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.110101T2306Z-110103T0000Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
206 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW AND LOW WIND CHILLS...WHICH IS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SUNDAY. THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS BEEN
UPGRADED INTO THIS WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

WIND CHILLS TO 50 BELOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY. BLOWING SNOW
DEVELOPING LATE TONIGHT WILL PRODUCE LOW VISIBILITY FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. EAST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 35
MPH LATE TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS
AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE STARTING SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT ONE OR MORE WINTER HAZARDS
ARE EXPECTED TO CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. USE CAUTION WHEN
TRAVELING. IF GOING OUTDOORS...BE PREPARED. BE CAREFUL TO COVER
ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ201-020715-
/X.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.110102T0900Z-110103T0000Z/
/X.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-110102T0900Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
206 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM AKST
SUNDAY. THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
AKST TONIGHT. 

WIND CHILLS TO 55 BELOW WILL CONTINUE NOW THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON. BLOWING SNOW DEVELOPING TONIGHT WILL PRODUCE BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. EAST
WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 40 MPH LATE TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE
STARTING SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ203-020715-
/X.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.110102T0600Z-110103T0000Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
206 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM AKST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW AND LOW WIND CHILLS...WHICH IS
IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM AKST SUNDAY.

WIND CHILLS TO 50 BELOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH
SUNDAY. BLOWING SNOW DEVELOPING LATE TONIGHT WILL PRODUCE LOW
VISIBILITY FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. EAST
WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 35 MPH LATE TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE
STARTING SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ204-020715-
/X.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.110102T0600Z-110103T0000Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
206 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM AKST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW AND LOW WIND CHILLS...WHICH IS
IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM AKST SUNDAY.

WIND CHILLS TO 50 BELOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH
SUNDAY. BLOWING SNOW DEVELOPING LATE TONIGHT WILL PRODUCE LOW
VISIBILITY FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. EAST
WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 35 MPH LATE TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE
STARTING SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ205-020715-
/X.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.110102T0300Z-110103T0300Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
206 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW AND LOW WIND CHILLS...WHICH IS IN 
EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY.

WIND CHILLS TO 50 BELOW WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE
THROUGH SUNDAY. BLOWING SNOW WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND PRODUCE
LOW VISIBILITY FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
SOUTHEAST WINDS GUSTING TO 35 MPH IN PASSES WILL REMAIN STRONG
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE NEAR PASSES. 
WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE STARTING SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ206-020715-
/X.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.110102T0300Z-110103T0300Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
206 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AKST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW AND LOW WIND CHILLS...WHICH IS
IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY.

WIND CHILLS TO 50 BELOW WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE
THROUGH SUNDAY. BLOWING SNOW WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND PRODUCE
LOW VISIBILITY FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
SOUTHEAST WINDS GUSTING TO 35 MPH IN PASSES WILL REMAIN STRONG
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE NEAR PASSES. 
WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE STARTING SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
211 
WWAK41 PAFG 020701
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
1001 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

AKZ201-021515-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-110102T0900Z/
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.110102T0701Z-110103T0000Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
1001 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS MERGED THE WIND
CHILL ADVISORY AND THE BLIZZARD WARNING INTO A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR THE WESTERN ARCTIC COAST. THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS
NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SUNDAY.

WIND CHILLS TO 55 BELOW WILL CONTINUE NOW THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON. BLOWING SNOW TONIGHT WILL PRODUCE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS
FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. EAST WINDS WILL
INCREASE TO 40 MPH LATE TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON. THE WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE STARTING
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ202-021515-
/X.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0000Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
1001 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
SUNDAY. 

WIND CHILLS TO 50 BELOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY. BLOWING
SNOW DEVELOPING LATE TONIGHT WILL PRODUCE LOW VISIBILITY FROM
MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. EAST WINDS WILL
INCREASE TO 35 MPH LATE TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON. THE WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE STARTING
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT ONE OR MORE WINTER HAZARDS
ARE EXPECTED TO CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. USE CAUTION WHEN
TRAVELING. IF GOING OUTDOORS...BE PREPARED. BE CAREFUL TO COVER
ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ203-021515-
/X.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0000Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
1001 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
SUNDAY. 

WIND CHILLS TO 50 BELOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY. BLOWING
SNOW DEVELOPING LATE TONIGHT WILL PRODUCE LOW VISIBILITY FROM
MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. EAST WINDS WILL
INCREASE TO 35 MPH LATE TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON. THE WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE STARTING
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ204-021515-
/X.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0000Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
1001 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
SUNDAY. 

WIND CHILLS TO 50 BELOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY. BLOWING
SNOW DEVELOPING LATE THIS EVENING WILL PRODUCE LOW VISIBILITY
FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. EAST WINDS WILL
INCREASE TO 35 MPH LATE TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON. THE WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE STARTING
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ205-021515-
/X.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0300Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
1001 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY. 

WIND CHILLS TO 50 BELOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY. BLOWING
SNOW WILL PRODUCE LOW VISIBILITY FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON. SOUTHEAST WINDS GUSTING TO 35 MPH IN PASSES WILL REMAIN
STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE NEAR
PASSES. WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE STARTING SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ206-021515-
/X.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0300Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
1001 PM AKST SAT JAN 1 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
SUNDAY. 

WIND CHILLS TO 50 BELOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY. BLOWING
SNOW WILL PRODUCE LOW VISIBILITY FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON. SOUTHEAST WINDS GUSTING TO 35 MPH IN PASSES WILL REMAIN
STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE NEAR
PASSES. WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DECREASE STARTING SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
928 
WWAK41 PAFG 021428
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
528 AM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

AKZ201-030300-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-110102T1500Z/
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110103T0300Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
528 AM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
CHILL ADVISORY. THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
AKST THIS EVENING. 

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.
EAST WINDS 25 TO 40 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE DAY...
WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH NEAR POINT LAY. VISIBILITY WILL
BE REDUCED TO NEAR ZERO BY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.
ADDITIONALLY THERE WILL BE WIND CHILL TO 55 BELOW.
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL END THIS EVENING AS WINDS DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. IF GOING
OUTDOORS...BE PREPARED AND BE CAREFUL TO COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ202-030300-
/X.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0000Z/
/X.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.110102T1500Z-110103T0300Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
528 AM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. THE
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.
EAST WINDS 30 TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE DAY.
VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED TO NEAR ZERO BY SNOW AND BLOWING
SNOW. ADDITIONALLY THERE WILL BE WIND CHILL TO 50 BELOW
IN THE MORNING. WIND CHILL WILL MODERATE SOME DURING THE
AFTERNOON AS TEMPERATURES RISE. BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL
END THIS EVENING AS WINDS DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. IF GOING OUTDOORS...
BE PREPARED AND BE CAREFUL TO COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ203-030300-
/X.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0000Z/
/X.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.110102T1500Z-110103T0300Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
528 AM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. THE
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.
EAST WINDS 35 TO 50 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE DAY. VISIBILITY
WILL BE REDUCED TO NEAR ZERO BY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.
ADDITIONALLY THERE WILL BE WIND CHILL TO 50 BELOW IN THE MORNING.
WIND CHILL WILL MODERATE SOME DURING THE AFTERNOON AS TEMPERATURES
RISE. BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL END THIS EVENING AS WINDS DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. IF GOING OUTDOORS...
BE PREPARED AND BE CAREFUL TO COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ204-030300-
/X.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0300Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
528 AM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING. 

EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 35 MPH WILL CONTINUE TODAY...PRODUCING
AREAS OF LOW VISIBILITY IN SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW. ADDITIONALLY
THERE WILL BE WIND CHILL OF 40 TO 50 BELOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ205-030300-
/X.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0300Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
528 AM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING. 

SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE TODAY...WITH AREAS OF
LOW VISIBILITY. EXPECT EAST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH. ADDITIONALLY
THERE WILL BE WIND CHILL TO 50 BELOW. WINDS WILL DIMINISH SOME
THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ206-030300-
/X.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0300Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
528 AM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING IN PASSES...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING. 

LOCAL SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 40 MPH WILL CONTINUE IN PASSES
TODAY...RESULTING IN LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW.
WINDS WILL DIMINISH SOME THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
452 
WWAK41 PAFG 022311
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
211 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

AKZ201-030300-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110103T0300Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
211 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

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

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

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON WITH EAST WINDS
GUSTING TO 40 MPH AND VISIBILITY NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL END THIS EVENING AS WINDS DECREASE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. IF GOING
OUTDOORS...BE PREPARED AND BE CAREFUL TO COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ202-030300-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110103T0300Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
211 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

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

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

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON WITH EAST WINDS
GUSTING TO 45 MPH AND VISIBILITY NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL END THIS EVENING AS WINDS DECREASE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. IF GOING
OUTDOORS... BE PREPARED AND BE CAREFUL TO COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ203-030300-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110103T0300Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
211 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

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

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

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON WITH EAST WINDS
GUSTING TO 45 MPH AND VISIBILITY NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL END THIS EVENING AS WINDS DECREASE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. IF GOING
OUTDOORS... BE PREPARED AND BE CAREFUL TO COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ204-030900-
/X.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0900Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
211 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT. 

EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 35 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING PRODUCING
AREAS OF LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE
LATE TONIGHT AS WINDS DECREASE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ205-030900-
/X.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0900Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
211 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT. 

SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...WITH
AREAS OF LOW VISIBILITY AND SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH. THE
WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PASSES. WINDS WILL DECREASE LATE
TONIGHT. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PASSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ206-030900-
/X.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0900Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
211 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT. 

IN PASSES...SOUTH WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF LOW
VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. WINDS WILL
DECREASE LATE TONIGHT.

NORTH OF THE MOUNTAINS...LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW WILL
CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON WITH EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 40 MPH. THESE 
CONDITIONS WILL END THIS EVENING AS WINDS DECREASE ALONG THE SLOPE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
186 
WWAK41 PAFG 030231
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
531 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

AKZ201-030345-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110103T0300Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
531 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

THE STRONG WINDS ON THE WESTERN ARCTIC COAST HAVE DIMINISHED.
BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING...BUT THE VISIBILITY HAS
IMPROVED.

$$

AKZ204-030345-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0900Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
531 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

THE WINDS ON THE EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST ARE DIMINISHING.
BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING...BUT THE VISIBILITY HAS
IMPROVED. 

$$

AKZ202-030900-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110103T0900Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
531 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

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

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

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON WITH EAST WINDS
GUSTING TO 45 MPH AND VISIBILITY NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL END LATE THIS EVENING AS WINDS DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. IF GOING
OUTDOORS... BE PREPARED AND BE CAREFUL TO COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ203-030900-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110103T0900Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
531 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

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

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

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON WITH EAST WINDS
GUSTING TO 35 MPH AND POOR VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW. BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS WILL END LATE THIS EVENING AS WINDS DECREASE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. IF GOING
OUTDOORS... BE PREPARED AND BE CAREFUL TO COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ205-030900-
/X.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0900Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
531 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT. 

SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...WITH
AREAS OF LOW VISIBILITY AND SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH. THE
WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PASSES. THE WINDS WILL DECREASE LATE
TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ206-030900-
/X.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0900Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
531 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT. 

IN PASSES...SOUTH WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF LOW
VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. WINDS WILL
DECREASE LATE TONIGHT.

NORTH OF THE MOUNTAINS...LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW WILL
IMPROVE LATE THIS EVENING AS THE WIND DIMINISHES. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
248 
WWAK41 PAFG 030744
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
1044 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

AKZ202-203-030845-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110103T0900Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK...NUIQSUT...
PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
1044 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

THE WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW HAVE DIMINISHED AND THE VISIBILITY HAS
IMPROVED. 

$$

AKZ205-206-030845-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110103T0900Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...
GALBRAITH LAKE...SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
1044 PM AKST SUN JAN 2 2011

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

THE WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW HAVE DIMINISHED AND THE VISIBILITY HAS
IMPROVED. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 1, 1:44 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG5 days
Jan 1, 1:44 AM AKSTGale WarningAFG48 hr
Jan 1, 2:11 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG12 hr
Jan 1, 2:11 AM AKSTGale WarningAFG47 hr
Jan 1, 2:11 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFG47 hr
Jan 1, 5:18 AM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFG47 hr
Jan 1, 5:18 AM AKSTWinter Storm WarningAFG41 hr
Jan 1, 5:28 AM AKSTWind AdvisoryAFG40 hr
Jan 1, 5:56 AM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAFG8 hr
Jan 1, 1:37 PM AKSTGale WarningAFG36 hr
Jan 1, 1:43 PM AKSTGale WarningAFG11 hr
Jan 1, 2:06 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG33 hr

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Sources

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