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Blizzard Warning 7, NWS Fairbanks, AK

February 9, 2011

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 9, 2011, 6:10 PM AKST. It was in force for 27 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 9, 2011, 6:10 PM AKST (03:10 UTC)
Expired
Feb 10, 2011, 8:54 PM AKST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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

119 
WWAK42 PAFG 100310
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
610 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

AKZ207-100600-
/X.EXP.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-110210T0300Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.110210T0310Z-110210T0900Z/
/X.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
CHUKCHI SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...POINT HOPE...SHISHMAREF...KIVALINA...ESPENBERG
610 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. THE
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A WIND CHILL
ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY.

STRONG COLD AIR WILL PUSH INTO THE AREA TONIGHT. WIND CHILL WILL
REACH 45 BELOW TONIGHT. NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 30 MPH WITH LOCAL
GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
DIMINISH TO 20 TO 30 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

AREAS OF NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW WILL PERSIST 
THROUGH THIS EVENING. VISIBILITY WILL IMPROVE LATER TONIGHT AS
WINDS DIMINISH SOME.

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.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR THIS REGION OF NORTHERN ALASKA MEANS
THAT WIND CHILL OF 40 BELOW OR COLDER IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
BE CAREFUL TO COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ210-100600-
/X.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110210T0600Z/
/X.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.110210T0600Z-110210T2000Z/
NORTHERN AND INTERIOR SEWARD PENINSULA-
INCLUDING...BUCKLAND...DEERING...CANDLE...COUNCIL...HAYCOCK...
PILGRIM SPRINGS...SERPENTINE HOT SPRINGS...TAYLOR
610 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING. A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST
THURSDAY. 

TEMPERATURES FALLING TO AROUND 15 BELOW TONIGHT WITH WIND CHILLS
AROUND 40 BELOW.

THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING. SNOW TAPERING OFF EARLY THIS EVENING. POOR VISIBILITY IN
SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EARLY THIS EVENING. LESS THAN 1 INCH OF NEW
SNOW. STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL UP TO 8 INCHES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ209-100600-
/X.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110210T0600Z/
BALDWIN PENINSULA AND SELAWIK VALLEY-
INCLUDING...KOTZEBUE...SELAWIK...NOORVIK
610 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

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

SNOW TAPERING OFF THIS EVENING WITH LESS THAN ONE INCH NEW
ACCUMULATION. BLOWING SNOW THROUGH THE NIGHT...VISIBILITY ONE
HALF MILE OR LESS AT TIMES EARLY THIS EVENING. STORM TOTAL
SNOWFALL UP TO 8 INCHES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS
ARE EXPECTED.  THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY VERY
HAZARDOUS.

&&

$$

AKZ217-100600-
/X.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110210T0600Z/
UPPER KOBUK AND NOATAK VALLEYS-
INCLUDING...AMBLER...SHUNGNAK...KOBUK
610 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

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

SNOW TAPERING OFF THIS EVENING. LESS THAN 1 INCH NEW
ACCUMULATION. STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS 6 TO 12 INCHES...
HEAVIEST ALONG THE SOUTH SLOPES OF THE BROOKS RANGE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS
ARE EXPECTED.  THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY VERY
HAZARDOUS.

&&

$$

AKZ213-100600-
/X.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T0300Z/
ST LAWRENCE ISLAND AND BERING STRAIT COAST-
INCLUDING...GAMBELL...SAVOONGA...BREVIG MISSION...TELLER...
WALES...DIOMEDE
610 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY.

STRONG COLD AIR WILL PUSH INTO THE WEST COAST TODAY AND TONIGHT.
WIND CHILLS WILL REACH 45 BELOW TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
109 
WWAK42 PAFG 100348
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
648 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

AKZ210-100600-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110210T0600Z/
/X.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110210T1500Z/
/X.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.110210T0600Z-110210T2000Z/
NORTHERN AND INTERIOR SEWARD PENINSULA-
INCLUDING...BUCKLAND...DEERING...CANDLE...COUNCIL...HAYCOCK...
PILGRIM SPRINGS...SERPENTINE HOT SPRINGS...TAYLOR
648 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST
THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY. THE WINTER
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THURSDAY.

TEMPERATURES FALLING TO AROUND 15 BELOW TONIGHT WITH WIND CHILL
AROUND 40 BELOW.

WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH MOST OF THE NIGHT...WIDESPREAD BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE
VISIBILITY. VISIBILITY WILL BE LOCALLY REDUCED TO NEAR ZERO IN
SNOW SHOWERS AND BLOWING SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION IS
EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN 1 INCH.

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.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR THIS REGION OF NORTHERN ALASKA MEANS
THAT WIND CHILL OF 40 BELOW COLDER IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ207-100600-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110210T0900Z/
/X.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
CHUKCHI SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...POINT HOPE...SHISHMAREF...KIVALINA...ESPENBERG
648 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT.
A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY. 

STRONG COLD AIR WILL PUSH INTO THE AREA TONIGHT. WIND CHILL WILL
REACH 45 BELOW TONIGHT. NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 30 MPH WITH LOCAL
GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
DIMINISH TO 20 TO 30 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

AREAS OF NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW WILL PERSIST
THROUGH THIS EVENING. VISIBILITY WILL IMPROVE LATER TONIGHT AS
WINDS DIMINISH SOME.

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.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR THIS REGION OF NORTHERN ALASKA MEANS
THAT WIND CHILL OF 40 BELOW OR COLDER IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
BE CAREFUL TO COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ209-100600-
/X.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110210T0600Z/
BALDWIN PENINSULA AND SELAWIK VALLEY-
INCLUDING...KOTZEBUE...SELAWIK...NOORVIK
648 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

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

SNOW TAPERING OFF THIS EVENING WITH LESS THAN ONE INCH NEW
ACCUMULATION. BLOWING SNOW THROUGH THE NIGHT...VISIBILITY ONE
HALF MILE OR LESS AT TIMES EARLY THIS EVENING. STORM TOTAL
SNOWFALL UP TO 8 INCHES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS
ARE EXPECTED.  THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY VERY
HAZARDOUS.

&&

$$

AKZ217-100600-
/X.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110210T0600Z/
UPPER KOBUK AND NOATAK VALLEYS-
INCLUDING...AMBLER...SHUNGNAK...KOBUK
648 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

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

SNOW TAPERING OFF THIS EVENING. LESS THAN 1 INCH NEW
ACCUMULATION. STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS 6 TO 12 INCHES...
HEAVIEST ALONG THE SOUTH SLOPES OF THE BROOKS RANGE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS
ARE EXPECTED.  THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY VERY
HAZARDOUS.

&&

$$

AKZ213-100600-
/X.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T0300Z/
ST LAWRENCE ISLAND AND BERING STRAIT COAST-
INCLUDING...GAMBELL...SAVOONGA...BREVIG MISSION...TELLER...
WALES...DIOMEDE
648 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY.

STRONG COLD AIR WILL PUSH INTO THE WEST COAST TODAY AND TONIGHT.
WIND CHILLS WILL REACH 45 BELOW TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$
142 
WWAK42 PAFG 100513
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
813 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

AKZ217-100615-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110210T0600Z/
UPPER KOBUK AND NOATAK VALLEYS-
INCLUDING...AMBLER...SHUNGNAK...KOBUK
813 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE
WINTER STORM WARNING. 



$$

AKZ209-100900-
/X.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110210T1500Z/
BALDWIN PENINSULA AND SELAWIK VALLEY-
INCLUDING...KOTZEBUE...SELAWIK...NOORVIK
813 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...

THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
THURSDAY. 

SNOW TAPERING OFF THIS EVENING WITH LESS THAN ONE INCH NEW
ACCUMULATION. BLOWING SNOW THROUGH THE NIGHT...VISIBILITY ONE
HALF MILE OR LESS AT TIMES. STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL UP TO 8 INCHES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS
ARE EXPECTED.  THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY VERY
HAZARDOUS.

&&

$$

AKZ207-100900-
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110210T0900Z/
/X.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
CHUKCHI SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...POINT HOPE...SHISHMAREF...KIVALINA...ESPENBERG
813 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT.
A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY. 

STRONG COLD AIR WILL PUSH INTO THE AREA TONIGHT. WIND CHILL 
TO 45 BELOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT. NORTHWEST WINDS
25 TO 30 MPH WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS
EVENING. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH TO 20 TO 30 MPH AFTER
MIDNIGHT. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH ARE EXPECTED WEDNESDAY.

AREAS OF NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW WILL PERSIST
THROUGH THIS EVENING. VISIBILITY WILL IMPROVE LATER TONIGHT AS
WINDS DIMINISH SOME.

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.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR THIS REGION OF NORTHERN ALASKA MEANS
THAT WIND CHILL OF 40 BELOW OR COLDER IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
BE CAREFUL TO COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ210-100900-
/X.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.110210T0600Z-110211T1500Z/
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110210T1500Z/
NORTHERN AND INTERIOR SEWARD PENINSULA-
INCLUDING...BUCKLAND...DEERING...CANDLE...COUNCIL...HAYCOCK...
PILGRIM SPRINGS...SERPENTINE HOT SPRINGS...TAYLOR
813 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY.
A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

TEMPERATURES WILL FALL TO AROUND 15 BELOW TONIGHT AND
TO 20 TO 25 BELOW WEDNESDAY. WIND CHILL TO 45 BELOW WILL
OCCUR TONIGHT. WIND CHILL AS LOW AS 50 BELOW IS EXPECTED
WEDNESDAY.

WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH MOST OF THE NIGHT...DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 25 MPH
WEDNESDAY. WIDESPREAD BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY TONIGHT.
VISIBILITY WILL BE LOCALLY REDUCED TO NEAR ZERO IN SNOW SHOWERS
AND BLOWING SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED TO BE
LESS THAN 1 INCH.

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.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR THIS REGION OF NORTHERN ALASKA MEANS
THAT WIND CHILL OF 40 BELOW COLDER IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ213-100900-
/X.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T0300Z/
ST LAWRENCE ISLAND AND BERING STRAIT COAST-
INCLUDING...GAMBELL...SAVOONGA...BREVIG MISSION...TELLER...
WALES...DIOMEDE
813 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY.

COLDER AIR WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE AREA TONIGHT AND 
WEDNESDAY. LOW TEMPERATURES OF 15 BELOW TO 20 BELOW ARE EXPECTED
TONIGHT...WITH TEMPERATURES 15 BELOW TO 25 BELOW WEDNESDAY.
WIND CHILL WILL INCREASE TO 45 BELOW TONIGHT. WIND CHILL
WEDNESDAY WILL BE AS LOW AS 55 BELOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$
889 
WWAK42 PAFG 100742
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
1042 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

AKZ210-101500-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
/X.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110210T1500Z/
NORTHERN AND INTERIOR SEWARD PENINSULA-
INCLUDING...BUCKLAND...DEERING...CANDLE...COUNCIL...HAYCOCK...
PILGRIM SPRINGS...SERPENTINE HOT SPRINGS...TAYLOR
1042 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
CHILL ADVISORY. A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM
AKST THURSDAY. 

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST INTO THURSDAY AS STRONG COLD AIR
PUSHES INTO THE AREA. NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
45 MPH WITH BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO.
ALSO WIND CHILL TO 45 BELOW WILL OCCUR.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ207-101500-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110210T1500Z/
CHUKCHI SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...POINT HOPE...SHISHMAREF...KIVALINA...ESPENBERG
1042 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

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

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST INTO THURSDAY AS STRONG COLD AIR
PUSHES INTO THE AREA. NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
45 MPH WITH BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO.
ALSO WIND CHILL TO 45 BELOW WILL OCCUR.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ209-101500-
/X.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110210T1500Z/
BALDWIN PENINSULA AND SELAWIK VALLEY-
INCLUDING...KOTZEBUE...SELAWIK...NOORVIK
1042 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
THURSDAY. 

SNOW TAPERING OFF THIS EVENING WITH LESS THAN ONE INCH NEW
ACCUMULATION. BLOWING SNOW THROUGH THE NIGHT...VISIBILITY ONE
HALF MILE OR LESS AT TIMES. STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL UP TO 8 INCHES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS
ARE EXPECTED.  THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY VERY
HAZARDOUS.

&&

$$

AKZ213-101545-
/X.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T0300Z/
ST LAWRENCE ISLAND AND BERING STRAIT COAST-
INCLUDING...GAMBELL...SAVOONGA...BREVIG MISSION...TELLER...
WALES...DIOMEDE
1042 PM AKST WED FEB 9 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THURSDAY.

COLDER AIR WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE AREA TONIGHT AND
WEDNESDAY. LOW TEMPERATURES OF 15 BELOW TO 20 BELOW ARE EXPECTED
TONIGHT...WITH TEMPERATURES 15 BELOW TO 25 BELOW WEDNESDAY. WIND
CHILL WILL INCREASE TO 45 BELOW TONIGHT. WIND CHILL WEDNESDAY
WILL BE AS LOW AS 55 BELOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$
190 
WWAK42 PAFG 101053
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
153 AM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

AKZ207-102100-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110210T1500Z/
/X.EXB.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.110210T1200Z-110211T1500Z/
CHUKCHI SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...POINT HOPE...SHISHMAREF...KIVALINA...ESPENBERG
153 AM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY. THE
BLIZZARD WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

COLDER AIR WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE AREA TODAY WITH LOCAL
WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 40 MPH TODAY. EXPECT WIND
CHILL TO 50 BELOW TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&


$$

AKZ209-101200-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110210T1500Z/
BALDWIN PENINSULA AND SELAWIK VALLEY-
INCLUDING...KOTZEBUE...SELAWIK...NOORVIK
153 AM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE
WINTER STORM WARNING. 

$$

AKZ210-102100-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110210T2100Z/
NORTHERN AND INTERIOR SEWARD PENINSULA-
INCLUDING...BUCKLAND...DEERING...CANDLE...COUNCIL...HAYCOCK...
PILGRIM SPRINGS...SERPENTINE HOT SPRINGS...TAYLOR
153 AM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

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

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY. 

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH NOON AS STRONG COLD AIR
PUSHES INTO THE AREA WITH NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH LOCAL
GUSTS TO 45 MPH AND BLOWING SNOW REDUCING VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO
AT TIMES. ALSO EXPECT WIND CHILL TO 45 BELOW.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ213-102100-
/X.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
ST LAWRENCE ISLAND AND BERING STRAIT COAST-
INCLUDING...GAMBELL...SAVOONGA...BREVIG MISSION...TELLER...
WALES...DIOMEDE
153 AM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY. 

COLDER AIR WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE AREA WITH WINDS 15 TO
25 MPH AND LOCAL GUSTS TO 40 MPH TODAY. TEMPERATURES OF 10 BELOW TO
20 BELOW ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT. EXPECT WIND CHILL TO 55 BELOW AT
TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$
219 
WWAK42 PAFG 102001
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
1101 AM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

AKZ213-110415-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0052.110211T0600Z-110211T1500Z/
ST LAWRENCE ISLAND AND BERING STRAIT COAST-
INCLUDING...GAMBELL...SAVOONGA...BREVIG MISSION...TELLER...
WALES...DIOMEDE
1101 AM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
AKST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AKST
FRIDAY. 

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED. COLDER AIR WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE
AREA TODAY. AS WINDS INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 MPH AGAIN TONIGHT...
EXPECT WIND CHILLS TO 50 BELOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR THIS REGION OF NORTHERN ALASKA MEANS
THAT WIND CHILLS OF 

&&

$$

AKZ210-110300-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110211T0300Z/
NORTHERN AND INTERIOR SEWARD PENINSULA-
INCLUDING...BUCKLAND...DEERING...CANDLE...COUNCIL...HAYCOCK...
PILGRIM SPRINGS...SERPENTINE HOT SPRINGS...TAYLOR
1101 AM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

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

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

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE NOW EXPECTED TO PERSIST THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON. COLDER AIR CONTINUES TO SPREAD INTO THE AREA WITH
NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH AND GUSTS TO 45 MPH. BLOWING SNOW
CONTINUES TO REDUCE VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES. ALSO
EXPECT WIND CHILL TO 55 BELOW. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH
BY EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ207-110415-
/X.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
CHUKCHI SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...POINT HOPE...SHISHMAREF...KIVALINA...ESPENBERG
1101 AM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY. 

COLDER AIR WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE AREA TODAY WITH WINDS
15 TO 20 MPH AND LOCAL GUSTS AROUND 30 MPH TODAY. EXPECT WIND
CHILL TO 50 BELOW TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$
810 
WWAK42 PAFG 110019
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
319 PM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

AKZ210-110830-
/X.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
NORTHERN AND INTERIOR SEWARD PENINSULA-
INCLUDING...BUCKLAND...DEERING...CANDLE...COUNCIL...HAYCOCK...
PILGRIM SPRINGS...SERPENTINE HOT SPRINGS...TAYLOR
319 PM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

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

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

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE NOW EXPECTED TO PERSIST THROUGH THE
NIGHT. COLDER AIR CONTINUES TO SPREAD INTO THE AREA WITH
NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH AND GUSTS TO 40 MPH. BLOWING SNOW
CONTINUES TO REDUCE VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES. ALSO EXPECT
WIND CHILL TO 55 BELOW. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH AFTER
MIDNIGHT...BUT BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL LIKELY PERSIST UNTIL
EARLY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ209-110830-
/X.EXB.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.110211T0300Z-110211T1500Z/
BALDWIN PENINSULA AND SELAWIK VALLEY-
INCLUDING...KOTZEBUE...SELAWIK...NOORVIK
319 PM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY YOU MAY
HAVE HAD ADDED TEXT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY. 

COLDER AIR WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE AREA TONIGHT. WEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WILL PROVIDE WIND CHILLS TO 45 BELOW. WINDS
ARE EXPECTED DIMINISH TOWARD MORNING. EXPECT LOCAL GUSTS TO
30 MPH THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$

AKZ213-110830-
/X.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0052.110211T0600Z-110211T2000Z/
ST LAWRENCE ISLAND AND BERING STRAIT COAST-
INCLUDING...GAMBELL...SAVOONGA...BREVIG MISSION...TELLER...
WALES...DIOMEDE
319 PM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM AKST FRIDAY...

THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM AKST FRIDAY. 

COLDER AIR WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE AREA TONIGHT. WINDS
INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 MPH AGAIN TONIGHT...EXPECT WIND CHILLS TO
50 BELOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR THIS REGION OF NORTHERN ALASKA MEANS
THAT WIND CHILLS OF

&&

$$

AKZ207-110830-
/X.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
CHUKCHI SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...POINT HOPE...SHISHMAREF...KIVALINA...ESPENBERG
319 PM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY. 

COLDER AIR WILL PERSIST OVER THE AREA TONIGHT AND FRIDAY. NORTH
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WILL PRODUCE WIND CHILL TO 50 BELOW TONIGHT.
EXPECT LOCAL GUSTS TO 30 MPH THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

&&

$$
346 
WWAK42 PAFG 110554
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
854 PM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

AKZ210-110700-
/X.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
NORTHERN AND INTERIOR SEWARD PENINSULA-
INCLUDING...BUCKLAND...DEERING...CANDLE...COUNCIL...HAYCOCK...
PILGRIM SPRINGS...SERPENTINE HOT SPRINGS...TAYLOR
854 PM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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



$$

AKZ207-209-110700-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-110211T1500Z/
CHUKCHI SEA COAST-BALDWIN PENINSULA AND SELAWIK VALLEY-
INCLUDING...POINT HOPE...SHISHMAREF...KIVALINA...ESPENBERG...
KOTZEBUE...SELAWIK...NOORVIK
854 PM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
CHILL ADVISORY. 



$$

AKZ213-111500-
/X.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0052.110211T1500Z-110212T0300Z/
ST LAWRENCE ISLAND AND BERING STRAIT COAST-
INCLUDING...GAMBELL...SAVOONGA...BREVIG MISSION...TELLER...
WALES...DIOMEDE
854 PM AKST THU FEB 10 2011

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST
FRIDAY FOR THE BERING STRAIT COAST...

THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST
FRIDAY. NORTH WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO AROUND 20 MPH
FRIDAY. THIS WIND SPEED COMBINED WITH TEMPERATURES AROUND 20
BELOW WILL PRODUCE WIND CHILL TO 45 BELOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COVER ANY EXPOSED SKIN.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR THIS REGION OF NORTHERN ALASKA MEANS
THAT WIND CHILL TO 40 BELOW OR COLDER IS OCCURRING OR EXPECTED.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 9, 3:14 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG23 hr
Feb 10, 11:01 AM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAFG4 days

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Alaska, 2011Every blizzard warning in 2011

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