Blizzard Warning 11, NWS Fairbanks, AK

836 
WWAK41 PAFG 252343
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
243 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

AKZ201-260745-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150227T0900Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
243 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST THURSDAY
NIGHT...

THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH...EXCEPT GUSTS TO 65 MPH
  NEAR CAPE LISBURNE.

* SNOW...WITH UP TO 4 INCHES ACCUMULATION.

* TIMING...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY
  NIGHT. STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY
  NIGHT...BUT THERE WILL BE PERIODS WHEN WINDS ARE NOT AS STRONG. 

* IMPACTS...VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL 
  ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE 
  EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS IN
BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND VERY POOR VISIBILITIES ARE
OCCURRING OR EXPECTED.

&&

$$

AKZ205-260745-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150227T1500Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
243 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

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

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

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND AREAS OF LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING
  SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY. 

* 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 BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS IN
BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND VERY POOR VISIBILITIES ARE
OCCURRING OR EXPECTED.

&&

$$

AKZ204-260745-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0235.150226T2100Z-150227T2100Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
243 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO NOON
AKST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON
THURSDAY TO NOON AKST FRIDAY.

* BLOWING SNOW...WILL CAUSE VISIBILITY OF ON HALF MILE OR LESS AT
  TIMES. 

* WINDS...WEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE AND VISIBILITY WILL DROP THURSDAY
  AFTERNOON. THE STRONG WINDS AND LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW
  WILL CONTINUE THROUGH NOON FRIDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ203-260745-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.150226T1500Z-150227T1500Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
243 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
AKST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM
THURSDAY TO 6 AM AKST FRIDAY.

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO 1/2 MILE OR LESS AT 
  TIMES. 

* WINDS...WEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE AND VISIBILITY WILL DROP EARLY
  THURSDAY MORNING. THE STRONG WINDS AND LOW VISIBILITY IN
  BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ206-260745-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.150226T0900Z-150227T1500Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
243 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM AKST FRIDAY|...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM
MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST FRIDAY.

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO 1/2 MILE OR LESS AT 
  TIMES. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG
  THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY. BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE AREAS OF LOW
  VISIBILITY FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ202-260745-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.000000T0000Z-150227T0900Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
243 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW IS NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO 1/2 MILE OR LESS AT 
  TIMES. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY
  NIGHT. STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY
  NIGHT...BUT THERE WILL BE PERIODS WHEN WINDS ARE NOT AS STRONG. 

* 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.

&&

$$

255 
WWAK41 PAFG 260314
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
614 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

AKZ202-261500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.000000T0000Z-150227T0900Z/
/O.EXA.PAFG.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150227T0900Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
614 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST THURSDAY
NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST THURSDAY NIGHT.
THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* SNOW...2 TO 4 INCHES ACCUMULATION.

* TIMING...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY 
  NIGHT. STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY 
  NIGHT...BUT THERE WILL BE PERIODS WHEN WINDS ARE NOT AS 
  STRONG. 

* 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 BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS IN
BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND VERY POOR VISIBILITIES ARE
OCCURRING OR EXPECTED.

&&

$$

AKZ201-261500-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150227T0900Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
614 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST THURSDAY
NIGHT. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH...EXCEPT GUSTS TO 65 MPH 
  NEAR CAPE LISBURNE. 

* SNOW...WITH UP TO 4 INCHES ACCUMULATION.

* TIMING...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY 
  NIGHT. STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY 
  NIGHT...BUT THERE WILL BE PERIODS WHEN WINDS ARE NOT AS 
  STRONG. 

* IMPACTS...VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL 
  ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE 
  EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS IN
BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND VERY POOR VISIBILITIES ARE
OCCURRING OR EXPECTED.

&&

$$

AKZ205-261500-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150227T1500Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
614 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

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

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

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND AREAS OF LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING 
  SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY. 

* 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 BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS IN
BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND VERY POOR VISIBILITIES ARE
OCCURRING OR EXPECTED.

&&

$$

AKZ203-261500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.150226T1500Z-150227T1500Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
614 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY
TO 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AKST FRIDAY. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO 1/2 MILE OR LESS AT 
  TIMES. 

* WINDS...WEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE AND VISIBILITY WILL DROP EARLY 
  THURSDAY MORNING. THE STRONG WINDS AND LOW VISIBILITY IN 
  BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY. 

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ206-261500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.150226T0900Z-150227T1500Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
614 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST FRIDAY. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO 1/2 MILE OR LESS AT 
  TIMES. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE TONIGHT AND REMAIN STRONG 
  THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY. BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE AREAS OF LOW 
  VISIBILITY FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY. 

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ204-261500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0235.150226T2100Z-150227T2100Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
614 PM AKST WED FEB 25 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY
TO NOON AKST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
NOON THURSDAY TO NOON AKST FRIDAY. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO 1/2 MILE OR LESS AT TIMES. 

* WINDS...WEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE AND VISIBILITY WILL DROP THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON. THE STRONG WINDS AND LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW 
  WILL CONTINUE THROUGH NOON FRIDAY. 

* 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.

&&

$$

613 
WWAK41 PAFG 261251
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
351 AM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

AKZ201-270100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150227T1500Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
351 AM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

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

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

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS
  AT TIMES.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* SNOW...3 TO 5 INCHES ACCUMULATION.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DIMINISH AROUND NOON
  TODAY WITH VISIBILITY IMPROVING. STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW
  WITH POOR VISIBILITY WILL REDEVELOP AROUND MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...VISIBILITY WILL BE VERY POOR AND SNOW WILL 
  ACCUMULATE INTO DRIFTS. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS SHOULD BE 
  EXPECTED. TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIFFICULT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS IN
BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND VERY POOR VISIBILITIES ARE
OCCURRING OR EXPECTED.

&&

$$

AKZ202-270100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150227T1500Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
351 AM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

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

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

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS
  AT TIMES.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* SNOW...2 TO 3 INCHES ACCUMULATION.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL DIMINISH AFTER NOON
  TODAY WITH VISIBILITY IMPROVING. STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW
  WITH POOR VISIBILITY WILL REDEVELOP AROUND MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.

* 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 BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS IN
BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND VERY POOR VISIBILITIES ARE
OCCURRING OR EXPECTED.

&&

$$

AKZ205-270100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150227T1500Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
351 AM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

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

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

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND AREAS OF LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING 
  SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY. 

* 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 BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS IN
BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND VERY POOR VISIBILITIES ARE
OCCURRING OR EXPECTED.

&&

$$

AKZ203-270100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.150226T1500Z-150227T2100Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
351 AM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW IS NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT
  TIMES.

* WINDS...WEST TO SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS AND POOR VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW WILL
  DEVELOP THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ206-270100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.000000T0000Z-150227T2100Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
351 AM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW IS NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT
  TIMES.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS WITH AREAS OF POOR VISIBILITY IN BLOWING
  SNOW WILL DEVELOP THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY
  MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ204-270100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0235.150226T2100Z-150227T2100Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
351 AM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
NOON AKST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
NOON TODAY TO NOON AKST FRIDAY. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT
  TIMES.

* WINDS...WEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS WITH LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW WILL
  DEVELOP THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

196 
WWAK41 PAFG 270042
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
342 PM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

AKZ201-270845-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150227T1500Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.000000T0000Z-150227T1500Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...WAINWRIGHT...ATQASUK...POINT LAY...CAPE LISBURNE
342 PM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY.  THE BLIZZARD WARNING HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED
TO THIS ADVISORY.

* SNOW...WITH ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCHES.

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

* TIMING...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY IS NOW
  OCCURING FROM POINT LAY WEST. THESE CONDITIONS WILL SPREAD EAST
  TO WAINWRIGHT BY THIS EVENING. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE FRIDAY
  MORNING AS WINDS AND SNOW DIMINISH.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ202-270845-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150227T1500Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.000000T0000Z-150227T1500Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING...BARROW...ALAKTAK...PITT POINT...NULAVIK
342 PM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY. THE BLIZZARD WARNING HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED
TO THIS ADVISORY.

* SNOW...WITH ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCHES.

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

* TIMING...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY WILL
  REDEVELOP THIS EVENING. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE FRIDAY MORNING
  AS WINDS AND SNOW DIMINISH.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ205-270845-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150227T1500Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.000000T0000Z-150227T1500Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...SINGILUK...UMIAT
342 PM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY. THE BLIZZARD WARNING HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED
TO THIS ADVISORY.

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

* TIMING...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY WILL CONTINUE
  TONIGHT. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE FRIDAY MORNING AS WINDS DIMINISH.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ203-270845-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.000000T0000Z-150227T1700Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...NUIQSUT...PRUDHOE BAY...ALPINE...DEADHORSE...KUPARUK
342 PM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKST FRIDAY...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW IS NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL 8 AM AKST FRIDAY. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT 
  TIMES. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 30 MPH.

* TIMING...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY WILL CONTINUE
  TONIGHT. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE FRIDAY MORNING AS WINDS
  DIMINISH.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ204-270845-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0235.000000T0000Z-150227T2100Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING...KAKTOVIK...FLAXMAN ISLAND
342 PM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT 
  TIMES. 

* WINDS...WEST GUSTING TO 40 MPH.

* TIMING...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY WILL DEVELOP
  THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. CONDITIONS
  WILL IMPROVE FRIDAY AFTERNOON AS WINDS DIMINISH.


* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ206-270845-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0234.000000T0000Z-150227T2100Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING...ANAKTUVUK PASS...ATIGUN PASS...GALBRAITH LAKE...
SAGWON...FRANKLIN BLUFFS
342 PM AKST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY. 

* BLOWING SNOW...REDUCING VISIBILITY TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT 
  TIMES. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST GUSTING TO 30 MPH.

* TIMING...AREAS OF SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITY
  WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.
  CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE FRIDAY AFTERNOON AS WINDS DECREASE.

* 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.

&&

$$

NORTHERN ALASKA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
247 PM AKST TUE FEB 24 2015

.SYNOPSIS...
ALOFT...THE LONG WAVE PATTERN CONSISTS OF A DEEP TROUGH OVER
EASTERN ALASKA AND THE NW PACIFIC WITH A STRONG RIDGE OVER THE
EASTERN PACIFIC AND WESTERN NORTH AMERICA. THIS IS CAUSING A
SOUTHWEST FLOW PATTERN OVER NORTHERN ALASKA WHICH WILL KEEP
CONDITIONS MUCH WARMER AND WETTER THAN NORMAL THROUGH THE
WEEKEND. SHORT WAVES MOVING THROUGH THIS PATTERN WILL CAUSE
PERIODS OF SNOW.

A STRONG SHORT WAVE TROUGH ALONG THE WEST COAST WILL MOVE EAST TO
THE ALCAN BORDER BY 3AM WED. A SECOND STRONG SHORT WAVE WILL MOVE
NORTH OVER THE BERING SEA THU AND TO THE CHUKCHI SEA THU NIGHT.

SURFACE... A 1003 MB LOW 100 NM NORTHWEST OF POINT HOPE WILL MOVE
TO 200 NM NORTH OF BARROW BY 3AM WED. A COLD FRONT ASSOCIATED WITH
THIS LOW STRETCHING FROM POINT HOPE TO ANVIK WILL MOVE TO
DEADHORSE TO FAIRBANKS BY 3AM WED THEN DISSIPATE ALONG THE ALCAN
BORDER WED MORNING. CURRENTLY SNOW SHOWERS AND SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS ARE CAUSING HEAVY SNOW ALONG THE FRONT ALONG WITH
SOUTH WINDS GUSTING 20-40 KT AND 1-3 INCHES ALONG THE WEST COAST.
THE STRONGEST WIDNS AND HEAVIEST SNOW ARE NORTH OF KOTZEBUE. THESE
CONDITIONS WILL DIMINISH SIGNIFICANTLY AS THE FRONT MOVES INLAND
TONIGHT WITH JUST SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS BY THE TIMES IT REACHES
THE EASTERN INTERIOR LATE TONIGHT. CONDITIONS WILL CLEAR BRIEFLY
WEST OF THE FRONT.

HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE SOUTHERN INTERIOR WILL BUILD OVER ALL OF THE
INTERIOR WED...THEN WEAKEN SLOWLY THROUGH THU.

A 998 MB LOW 80 NM SOUTH OF NEAR WRANGEL ISLAND WILL MOVE TO 80 NM
NORTH OF WRANGEL ISLAND AS A 1000 MB LOW BY 3AM WED...AND TO 300
NM NORTH OF WRANGEL ISLAND A 996 MB LOW BY 3PM WED. A COLD FRONT
STRETCHING FROM THIS LOW TO THE GULF OF ANADYR WILL MOVE TO THE
LOW TO CAPE LISBURNE THEN SW TO THE GULF OF ANADYR BY 3AM WED THEN
WILL MOVE TO 300 NM NORTH OF BARTER ISLAND TO CAPE LISBURNE TO
THE GULF OF ANADYR BY 3PM WED THEN REMAIN QUASI STATIONARY THROUGH
THU. EXPECT 1-2 INCHES OF SNOW ALONG THE FRONT EACH 12HR
PERIOD...WITH 4-6 INCHES IN UPSLOPE AREAS. WILL ALSO SEE SW WINDS
20-30 KT ALONG WITH BLOWING SNOW AND REDUCED VISIBILITY. IF THERE
IS ANY RAIN WITH THIS EXPECT IT TO BE SW OF NOME AND ONLY AFFECT
ZONE 213. WILL ISSUE WINTER STORM WARNING FOR ZONES 201 202 207
208 AND 213 STARTING 15Z WED.

A STRONG LOW IN THE WESTERN BERING SEA WILL MOVE TO THE CENTRAL
BERING SEA AS A 993 MB LOW BY 3PM WED...TO THE CHUKOTSK PENINSULA
AS A 1000 MB LOW BY 3PM THU...TO 150 NM NORTHWEST OF BARROW BY
3AM FRI...AND TO 200 NM NORTH OF DEADHORSE AS A 1008 MB LOW BY 3PM
FRI. EXPECT ANOTHER 6-12 INCHES OF SNOW WITH THIS SYSTEM IN NW
ALASKA WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNTS IN UPSLOPE AREAS. WILL SEE S WINDS
20-30 KT WITH THIS SYSTEM...AND GUSTS TO 40KT. THIS WILL CAUSE
SIGNIFICANT BLOWING SNOW AND BLIZZARD OR NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS.
WILL SEE TEMPERATURES NEAR OR ABOVE FREEZING WITH POSSIBLE RAIN
ALONG THE WEST COAST THU.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
MODELS SHOW SIMILAR SOLUTIONS THROUGH THU. FROM FRI ON START TO
SEE DIFFERENCES IN SPEED OF SHORT WAVE TROUGHS AND ACCOMPANYING
SNOW AND WINDS BUT CONTINUE WARMER AND WETTER PATTERN.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR AKZ201-AKZ202-AKZ208.

WINTER STORM WARNING FOR AKZ207-AKZ208-AKZ213.

WINTER STORM WATCH FOR AKZ210-AKZ211-AKZ217.

GALE WARNING FOR PKZ210-PKZ220-PKZ225.

BRISK WIND ADVISORY FOR PKZ200-PKZ210-PKZ215-PKZ220-PKZ225-
PKZ230-PKZ235-PKZ240-PKZ245.
&&

JB FEB 15