Alert archive / Alaska / Winter Storm Warnings in 2014
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this winter storm warning at Jan 17, 2014, 7:53 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 17, 2014, 8:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 49 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 17, 2014, 7:53 AM AKST (16:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 17, 2014, 8:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Jan 19, 2014, 9:00 AM AKST
- In force
- 49 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
881 WWAK41 PAFG 171653 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK 753 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 AKZ205-180100- /O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.A.0001.140118T0300Z-140119T0300Z/ /O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT 753 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE BLIZZARD WATCH. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW AND WIND CHILL IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 60 BELOW. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW A HALF MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT ONE OR MORE WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE EXPECTED TO CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. && $$ AKZ206-180100- /O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.A.0001.140118T0300Z-140119T0300Z/ /O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE... SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS 753 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE BLIZZARD WATCH. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW AND WIND CHILL IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 60 BELOW. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW A HALF MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PASSES. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT ONE OR MORE WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE EXPECTED TO CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. && $$ AKZ201-180100- /O.UPG.PAFG.BZ.A.0001.140118T0300Z-140119T0300Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140117T2100Z-140119T0300Z/ WESTERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE 753 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP BY NOON TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. WINDS WILL INCREASE THROUGH TONIGHT AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ202-180100- /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140118T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK 753 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ203-180100- /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140118T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST- INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK 753 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 70 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$
8 follow-up statements
037 WWAK41 PAFG 171700 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK 800 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 AKZ206-180100- /O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ /O.EXB.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140117T1700Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE... SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS 800 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WIND CHILL...TO 60 BELOW. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PASSES. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ205-180100- /O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ /O.EXB.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140117T1700Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT 800 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WIND CHILL...TO 60 BELOW. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PASSES. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ204-180100- /O.EXA.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140118T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST- INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND 800 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...EAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ201-180100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140117T2100Z-140119T0300Z/ WESTERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE 800 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP BY NOON TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. WINDS WILL INCREASE THROUGH TONIGHT AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ202-180100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140118T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK 800 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ203-180100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140118T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST- INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK 800 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 70 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$
659 WWAK41 PAFG 172306 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK 206 PM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 AKZ201-181500- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ WESTERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE 206 PM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 50 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. WINDS WILL INCREASE THROUGH TONIGHT AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ202-181500- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140118T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK 206 PM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ203-181500- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140118T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST- INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK 206 PM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 70 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 45 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ204-181500- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.140118T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST- INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND 206 PM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...EAST GUSTING TO 50 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ205-181500- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT 206 PM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 60 BELOW. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PASSES. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ206-181500- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE... SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS 206 PM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 60 BELOW. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PASSES. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$
979 WWAK41 PAFG 181340 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK 440 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 AKZ201-182145- /O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T1500Z/ WESTERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE 440 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY... THE WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 45 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. WINDS WILL DECREASE SUNDAY AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ202-182145- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK 440 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. WINDS WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ203-182145- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST- INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK 440 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * WIND CHILL...TO 50 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. WINDS WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ204-182145- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST- INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND 440 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * WIND CHILL...TO 40 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...EAST GUSTING TO 60 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. WINDS WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ205-182145- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT 440 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * WIND CHILL...TO 60 BELOW. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. WINDS WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ206-182145- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE... SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS 440 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * WIND CHILL...TO 60 BELOW. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL DECREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE THEN. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PASSES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$
188 WWAK41 PAFG 181344 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK 444 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 AKZ206-190100- /O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0900Z/ NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE... SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS 444 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... THE WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. * WIND CHILL...TO 60 BELOW. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING. WINDS AND SNOW WILL DECREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE THEN. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PASSES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ201-190100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T1500Z/ WESTERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE 444 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 45 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. WINDS WILL DECREASE SUNDAY AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ202-190100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK 444 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * WIND CHILL...TO 65 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. WINDS WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ203-190100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST- INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK 444 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * WIND CHILL...TO 50 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. WINDS WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ204-190100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST- INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND 444 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * WIND CHILL...TO 40 BELOW. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...EAST GUSTING TO 60 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. WINDS WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ205-190100- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0300Z/ NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT 444 AM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * WIND CHILL...TO 60 BELOW. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. WINDS WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$
220 WWAK41 PAFG 182227 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK 127 PM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 AKZ202-190630- /O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0900Z/ NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK 127 PM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... THE WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. * VISIBILITY...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL DECREASE LATE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ203-190630- /O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0900Z/ CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST- INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK 127 PM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... THE WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. * VISIBILITY...ONE QUARTER MILE MILE OR LESS IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. * TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL DECREASE LATE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ204-190630- /O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0900Z/ EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST- INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND 127 PM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... THE WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. * VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...EAST GUSTING TO 50 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL DECREASE LATE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ205-190630- /O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0900Z/ NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT 127 PM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... THE WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WIND CHILL...AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL DECREASE LATE THIS EVENING AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ201-190630- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T1500Z/ WESTERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE 127 PM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY. * VISIBILITY...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 45 MPH. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. WINDS WILL DECREASE SUNDAY AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ206-190630- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0900Z/ NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE... SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS 127 PM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. * BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES. * SNOW...ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. * TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING. WINDS AND SNOW WILL DECREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE THEN. * IMPACTS...EXPOSED FLESH CAN FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PASSES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$
703 WWAK41 PAFG 190513 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK 813 PM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 AKZ202>206-190615- /O.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T0900Z/ NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST- EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE- NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK...NUIQSUT... PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK...KAKTOVIK... FLAXMAN ISLAND...SINGILUK...UMIAT...ANAKTUVUK PASS... ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS 813 PM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER STORM WARNING. $$ AKZ201-191500- /O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T1500Z/ WESTERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE 813 PM AKST SAT JAN 18 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY. * VISIBILITY...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 35 MPH. * SNOW...ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCHES. * TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. WINDS WILL GRADUALLY DECREASE SUNDAY AND CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$
802 WWAK41 PAFG 191323 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK 423 AM AKST SUN JAN 19 2014 AKZ201-191800- /O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T1800Z/ WESTERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE 423 AM AKST SUN JAN 19 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING... THE WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND LOCAL BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING. * VISIBILITY...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS IN BLOWING SNOW. * WINDS...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 35 MPH. * SNOW...ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATION 2 INCHES. * TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE THIS MORNING AS WINDS DECREASE. * IMPACTS... VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. EXPOSED FLESH WILL FREEZE IN A SHORT TIME RESULTING IN FROSTBITE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS ONE OR MORE SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. && $$ AKZ206-191800- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0138.140119T1323Z-140119T1800Z/ NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE... SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS 423 AM AKST SUN JAN 19 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING. * LOCATION...IN PASSES. * SNOW...UP TO 2 INCHES ACCUMULATION. * BLOWING SNOW...WILL CAUSE LOW VISIBILITY. * WINDS...SOUTH GUSTING 30 MPH. * TIMING...STRONG SOUTH WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL TAPER OFF BY 9AM. * IMPACTS...VISIBILITY WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED AND SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT ONE OR MORE WINTER WEATHER HAZARDS ARE EXPECTED TO CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. && $$
248 WWAK41 PAFG 191824 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK 924 AM AKST SUN JAN 19 2014 AKZ201-191930- /O.EXP.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140119T1800Z/ WESTERN ARCTIC COAST- INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE 924 AM AKST SUN JAN 19 2014 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. $$ AKZ206-191930- /O.EXP.PAFG.WW.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-140119T1800Z/ NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE- INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE... SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS 924 AM AKST SUN JAN 19 2014 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm 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 winter storm warning went out at Jan 17, 5:11 AM AKST, 2 hours 42 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 17, 5:11 AM AKST, 2 hours 42 minutes before
NORTHERN ALASKA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK 511 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 .SYNOPSIS... ALOFT... LONG WAVE PATTERN CONSISTS OF A DEEP TROUGH OVER THE BERING SEA AND NW PACIFIC...A STRONG RIDGE OVER THE WEST COAST OF NORTH AMERICA...AND A DEEP TROUGH FROM THE CANADIAN ARCHIPELAGO SOUTHEAST. THIS HIGH AMPLITUDE PATTERN WILL PERSIST LOOKS LIKE IT WILL PERSIST FOR THE NEXT WEEK AND ALLOW A SERIES OF STRONG SHORT WAVE TROUGH TO MOVE NORTH ACROSS MAINLAND ALASKA. THIS WILL KEEP THE INTERIOR GENERALLY ABOVE NORMAL IN TEMPERATURES FOR THE NEXT WEEK...THE WEST COAST WARM AND STORMY FOR THE NEXT WEEK...AND THE ARCTIC COAST TO BE VERY COLD THROUGH SAT THEN SLOWLY WARM UP TO ABOVE NORMAL EARLY NEXT WEEK. 850 MB TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 0C FAR SOUTHERN INTERIOR TO -28C ALONG THE ARCTIC COAST. 0C PUSHES NORTH OVER MOST OF SOUTHERN INTERIOR FRI PM. TEMPERATURES WARM DRAMATICALLY OVER NORTHERN INTERIOR FRI NIGHT AND OVER THE ARCTIC SLOPE STARTING SAT. SURFACE... A 1030 MB HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE OVER THE ARCTIC COAST OVER ALASKA AND RUSSIA WILL RECEED SLOWLY NORTH TONIGHT AND SAT. SURFACE TEMPERATURES OF 35 BELOW TO 50 BELOW ARE OCCURING UNDER THIS HIGH. EAST WINDS WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT ALONG OVER THE NORTH SLOPE. A STRONG LOW SOUTH OF COLD BAY WILL MOVE TO JUST WEST OF NUNIVAK ISLAND AS A 950 MB LOW BY 3AM SAT...TO 150 NM SOUTH OF GAMBELL AS A 961 MB LOW BY 3PM SAT...AND TO 100 NM WEST OF GAMBELL AS A 990 MB LOW BY 3PM SUN. EXPECT NE GALE FORCE WINDS TO DEVELOP ALONG THE WEST COAST OF AK TODAY WINDS STORM FORCE IN OVER WESTERN CAPES. EASTERLY WINDS 25-35 KT WILL SPREAD OVER CHANNELED AREAS OF THE INTERIOR TODAY AND TO THE NORTH SLOPE TONIGHT. A WARM FRONT STRETCHING FROM THIS LOW NE TO DENALI PARK WILL MOVE TO THE YUKON DELTA TO CIRCLE BY 3PM FRI...TO GAMBELL TO KIVALINA THEN EAST ALONG THE BROOKS RANGE BY 3AM SAT..AND TO THE BERING STRAIT TO POINT HOPE TO BARTER ISLAND BY 3PM SAT. EXPECT 4-8 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE WESTERN INTERIOR AND WEST COAST WITH THIS FRONT...AND 4 INCHES IN THE CENTRAL INTERIOR AND EASTERN BROOKS RANGE...AND 2 INCHES OVER THE NORTH SLOPE. WILL SEE BLIZ OR NEAR BLIZ CONDITIONS ALONG AND AHEAD OF THE FRONT. MAY SEE FREEZING RAIN WITH UP TO 1/4 INCH ICE ACCUMULATION ALONG AND SOUTH OF THE FRONT THROUGH TONIGHT IN ZONES 212 214 215 216 221 AND 227. EXPECT MODERATE CHINOOK WINDS ALONG THE ALASKA RANGE TODAY AND TONIGHT SO LITTLE IF ANY PRECIP IN THE SE INTERIOR BUT WINDS GUSTING UP TO 50 MPH NEAR THE AK RANGE. A SECOND STRONG LOW WILL MOVE NORTH OVER THE EASTERN BERING SEA ON A SIMILAR TRACK MON AND TUE. && .DISCUSSION... AT 500 MB MODELS INITIALIZE WELL AND SHOW SIMILAR PATTERNS BUT DIFFER ON DETAILS. GFS DEVELOPS A STRONG TRIPLE POINT LOW IN THE SE BERING SEA FRI PM WHICH IS IN GOOD AGREEMENT WITH ECMF WHILE THE NAM IS THE MOST DIFFERENT. THE GFS HAS STRONGER WINDS THAN THE NAM AS A RESULT. GFS IS PREFERRED MODEL IN THE SHORT TERM. && && .AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WINTER STORM WARNING FOR AKZ201-AKZ202-AKZ203-AKZ204-AKZ207-AKZ208-AKZ209-AKZ210-AKZ211-AKZ212-AKZ214- AKZ215-AKZ216-AKZ217 BLIZZARD WARNING FOR AKZ213. WIND ADVISORY FOR AKZ223-AKZ225-AKZ226-AKZ227. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR AKZ205-AKZ206-AKZ218-AKZ219-AKZ220-AKZ221. GALE WARNING FOR PKZ200-PKZ210-PKZ220-PKZ225. STORM WARNING FOR PKZ210. BRISK WIND ADVISORY FOR PKZ200-PKZ215-PKZ220-PKZ225-PKZ230-PKZ235-PKZ240-PKZ245 GALE WARNING FOR PKZ200-PKZ210-PKZ220-PKZ225-PKZ245 STORM WARNING FOR PKZ210-PKZ225 JB JAN 14
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jan 17, 7:23 AM AKST, 30 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK 723 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 AKZ222-181330- MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY- INCLUDING...FAIRBANKS...FORT WAINWRIGHT...EIELSON AFB...ESTER... NORTH POLE...MOOSE CREEK...TWO RIVERS...FOX...CHATANIKA... CHENA HOT SPRINGS...SOURDOUGH CAMP 723 AM AKST FRI JAN 17 2014 UNSEASONABLY WARM TEMPERATURES IN THE 20'S HAVE ALLOWED A LAYER OF FROST TO DEVELOP ON AREA ROADS. ROAD SURFACES HAVE BECOME EXTREMELY SLICK AND HAZARDOUS. WARM TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO LAST INTO THE WEEKEND. PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN TRAVELLING.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 3:38 PM AKST | Wind Advisory | AFG | 54 hr | |
| Jan 16, 4:19 PM AKST | Blizzard Watch | AFG | 14 hr | |
| Jan 16, 4:19 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | 45 hr | |
| Jan 16, 8:14 PM AKST | Wind Advisory | AFG | 34 hr | |
| Jan 17, 4:29 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 48 hr | |
| Jan 17, 4:29 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 48 hr | |
| Jan 17, 4:29 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 48 hr | |
| Jan 17, 4:29 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 48 hr | |
| Jan 17, 4:29 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFG | 34 hr | |
| Jan 17, 4:29 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFG | 34 hr | |
| Jan 17, 1:54 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFG | 14 hr | |
| Jan 17, 1:55 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 38 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.