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Blizzard Warning 20, NWS Fairbanks, AK

October 31, 2011

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Oct 31, 2011, 2:07 PM AKDT. It took effect at Nov 1, 2011, 6:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 28 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: Oct 31, 2011, 2:07 PM AKDT (22:07 UTC)
In effect from: Nov 1, 2011, 6:00 AM AKDT
Expired: Nov 2, 2011, 9:43 AM AKDT
In force: 28 hr
Issued by: NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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

437 
WWAK41 PAFG 312207
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
207 PM AKDT MON OCT 31 2011

...A STRONG STORM IS FORECAST TO DEVELOP IN THE NORTHERN CHUKCHI
SEA LATE TONIGHT AND THEN STRENGTHEN RAPIDLY OVERNIGHT AND MOVE TO
NEAR BARROW BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. THE STORM IS THEN FORECAST
TO MOVE RAPIDLY EAST ACROSS THE ARCTIC COAST OF ALASKA TUESDAY.
THERE IS UNCERTAINTY AS TO THE STRENGTH AND TRACK OF THIS STORM
BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO BRING STRONG WEST WINDS AND BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS TO THE ARCTIC COAST TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.


AKZ201-010615-
/X.UPG.PAFG.BZ.A.0008.111101T1400Z-111102T1400Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1200Z-111103T0000Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
207 PM AKDT MON OCT 31 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SNOW...4 TO 8 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL START EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
  AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH
  WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ202-010615-
/X.UPG.PAFG.BZ.A.0008.111101T1400Z-111102T1400Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1200Z-111103T0000Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
207 PM AKDT MON OCT 31 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SNOW...4 TO 8 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL START EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
  AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH
  WEDNESDAY.


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.

&&

$$

AKZ203-010615-
/X.UPG.PAFG.BZ.A.0008.111101T2100Z-111102T2100Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1800Z-111103T0000Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
207 PM AKDT MON OCT 31 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SNOW...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL START TUESDAY MORNING AND
  CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH
  WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ204-010615-
/X.UPG.PAFG.BZ.A.0008.111101T2100Z-111102T2100Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1800Z-111103T0000Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
207 PM AKDT MON OCT 31 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SNOW...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL START TUESDAY MORNING AND
  CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH
  WEDNESDAY.


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.

&&

$$

6 follow-up statements

351 
WWAK41 PAFG 010509
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
909 PM AKDT MON OCT 31 2011

A STORM IN THE WESTERN CHUKCHI SEA CONTINUES TO GATHER STRENGTH AS
IT HEADS EASTWARD. THE STORM IS EXPECTED TO REACH THE WESTERN
ARCTIC COAST OF ALASKA TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS OVER THE ALASKAN
ARCTIC COAST WILL REACH GALE TO STORM FORCE STRENGTH TUESDAY AND
CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

AKZ201-011400-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1200Z-111103T0000Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
909 PM AKDT MON OCT 31 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...4 TO 8 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL START EARLY TUESDAY MORNING 
  AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH 
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ202-011400-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1200Z-111103T0000Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
909 PM AKDT MON OCT 31 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...4 TO 8 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL START EARLY TUESDAY MORNING 
  AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH 
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ203-011400-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1800Z-111103T0000Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
909 PM AKDT MON OCT 31 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL START TUESDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH 
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ204-011400-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1800Z-111103T0000Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
909 PM AKDT MON OCT 31 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL START TUESDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH 
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

792 
WWAK41 PAFG 011021
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
221 AM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

A STORM IN THE WESTERN CHUKCHI SEA CONTINUES TO GATHER STRENGTH
AS IT HEADS EASTWARD. THE STORM IS EXPECTED TO REACH THE WESTERN
ARCTIC COAST OF ALASKA TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS OVER THE ALASKAN
ARCTIC COAST WILL REACH GALE TO STORM FORCE STRENGTH TUESDAY AND
CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

AKZ201-020215-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1400Z-111103T0000Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
221 AM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...4 TO 8 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY MORNING AND
  CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH 
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ202-020215-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1400Z-111103T0000Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
221 AM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...4 TO 8 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH 
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ203-020215-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1800Z-111103T0000Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
221 AM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH 
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ204-020215-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.111101T1800Z-111103T0000Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
221 AM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...VISIBILITY WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TUESDAY THROUGH 
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

193 
WWAK41 PAFG 012225
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
225 PM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

.A STORM NORTH OF BARROW WILL MOVE EAST ACROSS THE ARCTIC COAST 
OF ALASKA TONIGHT. THIS WILL SPREAD SNOW...WINDS AND BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS EAST ACROSS THE NORTH SLOPE OF ALASKA BY THIS EVENING.
THIS STORM IS NOT AS STRONG AS WAS PREVIOUSLY FORECAST BUT IS
STILL EXPECTED TO CAUSE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES.

AKZ201-020630-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111102T1400Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
225 PM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO AT TIMES IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING...PERIODS OF BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT.
  WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW DECREASE BY EARLY WED.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TONIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ202-020630-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111102T1400Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
225 PM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO AT TIMES IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING...PERIODS OF BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT.
  WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW DECREASE BY EARLY WED.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TONIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ203-020630-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111102T2000Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
225 PM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT WEDNESDAY...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...WINDS AND SNOW WILL INCREASE AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS
  WILL DEVELOP BY 6PM TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY
  MORNING.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS THIS EVENING
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ204-020630-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111103T0000Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
225 PM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...WINDS AND SNOW WILL INCREASE AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS
  WILL DEVELOP BY 8PM TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY
  AFTERNOON. 

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS THIS EVENING THROUGH 
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

358 
WWAK41 PAFG 020534
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
934 PM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

.A STORM NORTH OF BARROW WILL MOVE EAST ACROSS THE ARCTIC COAST
OF ALASKA TONIGHT. THIS WILL SPREAD SNOW...WINDS AND BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS EAST ACROSS THE NORTH SLOPE OF ALASKA BY THIS EVENING.
THIS STORM IS NOT AS STRONG AS WAS PREVIOUSLY FORECAST BUT IS
STILL EXPECTED TO CAUSE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES.

AKZ201-020645-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111102T1400Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
934 PM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

AKZ202-021400-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111102T1400Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
934 PM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO AT TIMES IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING...OCCASIONAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT.
  WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW DECREASE BY EARLY WED.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ203-021400-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111102T2000Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
934 PM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT WEDNESDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...WINDS AND SNOW WILL INCREASE AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS 
  WILL DEVELOP BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY 
  MORNING. 

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS THIS EVENING 
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ204-021400-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111103T0000Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
934 PM AKDT TUE NOV 1 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY. 

* SNOW...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...WINDS AND SNOW WILL INCREASE AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS 
  WILL DEVELOP BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS THIS EVENING 
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

890 
WWAK41 PAFG 020958
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
158 AM AKDT WED NOV 2 2011

.A STORM NORTH OF BARROW WILL MOVE EAST ACROSS THE ARCTIC COAST
OF ALASKA TONIGHT. THIS WILL SPREAD SNOW...WINDS AND BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS EAST ACROSS THE NORTH SLOPE OF ALASKA BY THIS EVENING.
THIS STORM IS NOT AS STRONG AS WAS PREVIOUSLY FORECAST BUT IS
STILL EXPECTED TO CAUSE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES.

AKZ202-021100-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111102T1400Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
158 AM AKDT WED NOV 2 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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



$$

AKZ203-021100-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111102T2000Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
158 AM AKDT WED NOV 2 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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



$$

AKZ204-021800-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111103T0000Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
158 AM AKDT WED NOV 2 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* SNOW...1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW.

* VISIBILITY...WILL TO DROP NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW.

* WIND...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...WINDS AND SNOW WILL CREATE LOCAL BLIZZARD
  CONDITIONS WHICH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE DANGEROUS THIS EVENING 
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

626 
WWAK41 PAFG 021743
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
943 AM AKDT WED NOV 2 2011

AKZ204-021845-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.000000T0000Z-111103T0000Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
943 AM AKDT WED NOV 2 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Oct 31, 12:52 AM AKDT	High Surf Advisory	AFG	13 hr
Oct 31, 2:34 AM AKDT	Brisk Wind Advisory	AFG	35 hr
Oct 31, 2:34 AM AKDT	Gale Warning	AFG	47 hr
Oct 31, 2:34 AM AKDT	Gale Warning	AFG	22 hr
Oct 31, 2:34 AM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFG	12 hr
Oct 31, 2:34 AM AKDT	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFG	47 hr
Oct 31, 1:41 PM AKDT	High Surf Advisory	AFG	32 hr
Oct 31, 2:14 PM AKDT	Winter Weather Advisory	AFG	31 hr
Oct 31, 2:18 PM AKDT	Storm Warning	AFG	23 hr
Oct 31, 2:27 PM AKDT	Gale Warning	AFG	48 hr
Oct 31, 2:27 PM AKDT	Storm Warning	AFG	23 hr
Oct 31, 2:27 PM AKDT	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFG	11 hr
Oct 31, 2:37 PM AKDT	Gale Warning	AFG	35 hr
Oct 31, 2:37 PM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFG	31 hr

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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.