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Blizzard Warning 7, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 30, 2017, 3:20 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 30, 2017, 9:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 21 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
- Dec 30, 2017, 3:20 PM AKST (00:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 30, 2017, 9:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 31, 2017, 6:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
207 WWAK41 PAFC 310020 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 320 PM AKST Sat Dec 30 2017 AKZ125-311515- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0005.171231T0600Z-180101T0300Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.171231T0600Z-180101T0300Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 320 PM AKST Sat Dec 30 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY FOR PORTAGE VALLEY TO TURNAGAIN PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portage Valley to Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...9 PM today to 6 PM Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Visibilities will be reduced to a quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely hazardous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
2 follow-up statements
600 WWAK41 PAFC 311305 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 405 AM AKST Sun Dec 31 2017 AKZ125-010215- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180101T0300Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 405 AM AKST Sun Dec 31 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions are occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Storm total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portage Valley to Turnagain Pass. Whittier will briefly experience blizzard conditions early this morning before snow mixes with rain. * WHEN...9 PM today to 6 PM today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting 35 to 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Visibilities will be reduced to a quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely hazardous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
411 WWAK41 PAFC 010302 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 602 PM AKST Sun Dec 31 2017 AKZ125-010415- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180101T0300Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 602 PM AKST Sun Dec 31 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Visibility will continue to improve as winds slowly diminish and snowfall becomes less intense. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 3:00 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 26 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:14 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 26 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:14 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:18 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:18 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Dec 31, 3:45 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 31, 3:45 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 31, 3:56 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 31, 3:56 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 13 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.