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Blizzard Warning 8, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 25, 2017, 4:00 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 25, 2017, 12:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 33 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Feb 25, 2017, 4:00 AM AKST (13:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 25, 2017, 12:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Feb 26, 2017, 9:13 PM AKST
- In force
- 33 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
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362 WWAK41 PAFG 251300 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 400 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 AKZ203-260300- /O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-170226T2100Z/ /O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.170226T0300Z-170227T0300Z/ Central Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk 400 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Sunday. * WINDS...East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to one half mile or less at times. * SNOW...Additional snowfall of 3 to 5 inches. * TIMING...Snow and blowing snow will diminish this morning with conditions improving through the late morning. Winds and snow will increase again late this afternoon and early evening with conditions deteriorating rapidly this evening and remaining poor through Sunday evening. * 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. && $$ AKZ202-260300- /O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-170226T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.170226T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Northern Arctic Coast- Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik 400 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Blizzard Warning which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST Sunday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * VISIBILITY...Near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * SNOW...Additional snowfall of 3 to 5 inches. * TIMING...Snow and blowing snow will continue through early this afternoon. Winds and snow will increase later this afternoon and early evening with conditions deteriorating rapidly this evening and remaining poor through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions in blowing snow with strong winds and very poor visibilities are occurring or expected. && $$ AKZ201-260300- /O.UPG.PAFG.BZ.A.0004.170225T2100Z-170227T0000Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.170225T2100Z-170227T0300Z/ Western Arctic Coast- Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne 400 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Blizzard Warning which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM AKST Sunday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * VISIBILITY...Near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * SNOW...3 to 7 inches. * TIMING...Snow and winds will increase Saturday afternoon with the strongest winds and the worst visibility expected Saturday evening and early Sunday morning. Conditions are expected to improve late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be very poor 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. && $$ AKZ204-260300- /O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.170226T0300Z-170227T0300Z/ Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island 400 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Sunday. * SNOW...1 to 2 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility one half mile or less at times. * WINDS...East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * TIMING...Snow and winds will increase Saturday evening and persist through late Sunday evening. The strongest winds and lowest visibilities in blowing snow are expected Saturday night and Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that one or more winter weather hazards are expected to cause travel difficulties. && $$ AKZ205-260300- /O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.170225T2100Z-170227T0300Z/ Northwestern Brooks Range- Including Singiluk and Umiat 400 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... * SNOW...3 to 7 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility one half mile or less at times. * WINDS...Southeast becoming southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph through the Brooks Range passes. * TIMING...Snow and winds will increase this afternoon and persist through noon Sunday. The strongest winds and lowest visibilities in blowing snow are expected Saturday night. * 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. && $$ AKZ206-260300- /O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.170225T2100Z-170227T0300Z/ Northeastern Brooks Range- Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, and Franklin Bluffs 400 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... * LOCATION...Brooks Range passes. * SNOW...3 to 7 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility one half mile or less at times. * WINDS...Southeast becoming southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph through the Brooks Range passes. * TIMING...Snow and winds will increase Saturday afternoon and persist through noon Sunday. The strongest winds and lowest visibilities in blowing snow are expected Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that one or more winter weather hazards are expected to cause travel difficulties. && $$
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028 WWAK41 PAFG 252035 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1135 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 AKZ201-261500- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.170225T2100Z-170227T0300Z/ Western Arctic Coast- Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne 1135 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * SNOW...3 to 8 inches. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue into tonight. Conditions are expected to improve late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be very poor 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. && $$ AKZ202-261500- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.170226T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Northern Arctic Coast- Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik 1135 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * SNOW...Additional snowfall of 3 to 5 inches. * TIMING...Snow and blowing snow will continue through early this afternoon. Winds and snow will increase later this afternoon and early evening with conditions deteriorating rapidly this evening and remaining poor through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions in blowing snow with strong winds and very poor visibilities are occurring or expected. && $$ AKZ203-261500- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.170226T0300Z-170227T0300Z/ Central Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk 1135 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WINDS...East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to one half mile or less at times. * SNOW...Additional snowfall of 3 to 5 inches. * TIMING...Winds and snow will increase again late this afternoon and early evening with conditions deteriorating rapidly this evening and remaining poor through Sunday evening. * 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. && $$ AKZ205-261500- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.170225T2100Z-170227T0300Z/ Northwestern Brooks Range- Including Singiluk and Umiat 1135 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... * SNOW...3 to 7 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility one half mile or less at times. * WINDS...Southeast becoming southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * TIMING...Snow and winds will persist through late Sunday morning. The strongest winds and the worst visibilities in blowing snow are expected Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that one or more winter weather hazards are expected to cause travel difficulties. && $$ AKZ204-261500- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.170226T0300Z-170227T0300Z/ Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island 1135 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... * SNOW...1 to 2 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility one half mile or less at times. * WINDS...East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * TIMING...Snow and winds will increase Saturday evening and persist through late Sunday evening. The strongest winds and lowest visibilities in blowing snow are expected Saturday night and Sunday 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. && $$ AKZ206-261500- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.170225T2100Z-170227T0300Z/ Northeastern Brooks Range- Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, and Franklin Bluffs 1135 AM AKST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... * LOCATION...Brooks Range passes. * SNOW...3 to 7 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility one half mile or less at times. * WINDS...Southeast becoming southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * TIMING...Snow and winds will persist through late Sunday morning. The strongest winds and the worst visibilities in blowing snow are expected Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that one or more winter weather hazards are expected to cause travel difficulties. && $$
275 WWAK41 PAFG 261007 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 107 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 AKZ203-262100- /O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ /O.EXA.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Central Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk 107 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Blizzard Warning which is in effect until 6 PM AKST this evening. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * WINDS...East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * SNOW...Additional snowfall of 3 to 5 inches. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * 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. && $$ AKZ204-262100- /O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ /O.EXA.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island 107 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Blizzard Warning which is in effect until 6 PM AKST this evening. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * SNOW...1 to 2 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions in blowing snow with strong winds and very poor visibilities are occurring or expected. && $$ AKZ201-262100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Western Arctic Coast- Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne 107 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * SNOW...3 to 8 inches. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be very poor 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. && $$ AKZ202-262100- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Northern Arctic Coast- Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik 107 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * SNOW...Additional snowfall of 3 to 5 inches. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions in blowing snow with strong winds and very poor visibilities are occurring or expected. && $$ AKZ205-262100- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Northwestern Brooks Range- Including Singiluk and Umiat 107 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * SNOW...3 to 7 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility one half mile or less at times. * WINDS...Southeast becoming southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * 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. && $$ AKZ206-262100- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Northeastern Brooks Range- Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, and Franklin Bluffs 107 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * LOCATION...Brooks Range passes. * SNOW...3 to 7 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility one half mile or less at times. * WINDS...Southeast becoming southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that one or more winter weather hazards are expected to cause travel difficulties. && $$
790 WWAK41 PAFG 262037 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1137 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 AKZ201-270300- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Western Arctic Coast- Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne 1137 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * SNOW...3 to 8 inches. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be very poor 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. && $$ AKZ202-270300- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Northern Arctic Coast- Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik 1137 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * SNOW...Additional snowfall of 3 to 5 inches. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions in blowing snow with strong winds and very poor visibilities are occurring or expected. && $$ AKZ203-270300- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Central Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk 1137 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * SNOW...Additional snowfall of 3 to 5 inches. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * 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. && $$ AKZ204-270300- /O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island 1137 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * SNOW...1 to 2 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions in blowing snow with strong winds and very poor visibilities are occurring or expected. && $$ AKZ205-270300- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Northwestern Brooks Range- Including Singiluk and Umiat 1137 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * SNOW...3 to 7 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility one half mile or less at times. * WINDS...Southeast becoming southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * 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. && $$ AKZ206-270300- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Northeastern Brooks Range- Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, and Franklin Bluffs 1137 AM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * SNOW...3 to 7 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility one half mile or less at times. * WINDS...Southeast becoming southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times, strong winds and low visibility in blowing snow will continue through early Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that one or more winter weather hazards are expected to cause travel difficulties. && $$
365 WWAK41 PAFG 270215 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 515 PM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 AKZ202-270315- /O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Northern Arctic Coast- Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik 515 PM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. $$ AKZ205-206-270315- /O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-170227T0300Z/ Northwestern Brooks Range-Northeastern Brooks Range- Including Singiluk, Umiat, Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, and Franklin Bluffs 515 PM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. $$ AKZ201-270900- /O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0900Z/ Western Arctic Coast- Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne 515 PM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * SNOW...Additional snowfall up to 2 inches. * TIMING...Winds will diminish through the evening and conditions will improve. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be very poor 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. && $$ AKZ203-270900- /O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0900Z/ Central Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk 515 PM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WINDS...East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * SNOW...Additional snowfall up to 2 inches. * TIMING...Winds will diminish through the evening and conditions will improve. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be greatly reduced and snow will accumulate into drifts. Whiteout conditions may occur. Travel and outdoor activities will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions in blowing snow with strong winds and very poor visibilities are occurring or expected. && $$ AKZ204-270900- /O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0900Z/ Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island 515 PM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * SNOW...additional snowfall up to 2 inches. * BLOWING SNOW...Reducing visibility to near zero at times. * WINDS...East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * TIMING...Winds will diminish through the evening and conditions will improve. * 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. && $$
897 WWAK41 PAFG 270613 WSWNSB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 913 PM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 AKZ201-203-204-270715- /O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170227T0900Z/ Western Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast- Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast- Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, Kaktovik, and Flaxman Island 913 PM AKST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 3:15 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 37 hr | |
| Feb 24, 3:18 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 47 hr | |
| Feb 24, 3:18 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 37 hr | |
| Feb 24, 3:45 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | 35 hr | |
| Feb 25, 4:41 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 71 hr | |
| Feb 25, 4:41 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 34 hr |
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