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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Fairbanks, AK

January 20, 2017

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind chill warning at Jan 20, 2017, 4:38 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 20, 2017, 6:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 54 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 20, 2017, 4:38 AM AKST (13:38 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 20, 2017, 6:00 AM AKST
Expired
Jan 22, 2017, 11:55 AM AKST
In force
54 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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093 
WWAK41 PAFG 201338
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
438 AM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

AKZ203-202145-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.W.0001.170120T1500Z-170121T0000Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING NUIQSUT, PRUDHOE BAY, ALPINE, DEADHORSE, AND KUPARUK
438 AM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* LOCATION...AREAS AROUND DEADHORSE.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 65 BELOW.

* TIMING...WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILLS WITH
SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. IF OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
868 
WWAK41 PAFG 202053
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
1153 AM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

AKZ203-210600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING NUIQSUT, PRUDHOE BAY, ALPINE, DEADHORSE, AND KUPARUK
1153 AM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...AREAS AROUND DEADHORSE.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 65 BELOW.

* TIMING...WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON THEN
  IMPROVE THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL INCREASE AGAIN LATE
  TONIGHT AND WIND CHILLS WILL FALL.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILLS WITH
SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. IF OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ201-210600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.170120T2053Z-170122T0300Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING WAINWRIGHT, ATQASUK, POINT LAY, AND CAPE LISBURNE
1153 AM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON THEN
  IMPROVE THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL INCREASE AGAIN LATE
  TONIGHT AND WIND CHILLS WILL FALL.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ202-210600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.170120T2053Z-170122T0300Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING BARROW, ALAKTAK, PITT POINT, AND NULAVIK
1153 AM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON THEN
  IMPROVE THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL INCREASE AGAIN LATE
  TONIGHT AND WIND CHILLS WILL FALL.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ204-210600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.170120T2053Z-170122T0300Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING KAKTOVIK AND FLAXMAN ISLAND
1153 AM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON THEN
  IMPROVE THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL INCREASE AGAIN LATE
  TONIGHT AND WIND CHILLS WILL FALL.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$
964 
WWAK41 PAFG 202343
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
243 PM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

AKZ203-210600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING NUIQSUT, PRUDHOE BAY, ALPINE, DEADHORSE, AND KUPARUK
243 PM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST 
SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...AREAS AROUND DEADHORSE.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 65 BELOW.

* TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON 
THEN IMPROVE THROUGH THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL INCREASE AGAIN 
LATE TONIGHT AND WIND CHILLS WILL FALL ONCE AGAIN TO AROUND 65 
BELOW.


* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILLS WITH
SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. IF OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ201-210600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING WAINWRIGHT, ATQASUK, POINT LAY, AND CAPE LISBURNE
243 PM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...WINDS HAVE DECREASED THIS AFTERNOON BUT ARE EXPECTED TO
  INCREASE LATER TONIGHT AND COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP AGAIN
  AFTER MIDNIGHT.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ202-210600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING BARROW, ALAKTAK, PITT POINT, AND NULAVIK
243 PM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...WINDS HAVE DECREASED THIS AFTERNOON BUT ARE EXPECTED TO
  INCREASE LATER TONIGHT AND COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP AGAIN
  AFTER MIDNIGHT.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ204-210600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING KAKTOVIK AND FLAXMAN ISLAND
243 PM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...WINDS HAVE DECREASED THIS AFTERNOON BUT ARE EXPECTED TO
  INCREASE LATER TONIGHT AND COLD WIND CHILLS WILL DEVELOP AGAIN
  AFTER MIDNIGHT.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$
761 
WWAK41 PAFG 210427
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
727 PM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

AKZ203-211500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING NUIQSUT, PRUDHOE BAY, ALPINE, DEADHORSE, AND KUPARUK
727 PM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST 
SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...AREAS AROUND DEADHORSE.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 65 BELOW.

* TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY
  EVENING.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILLS WITH
SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. IF OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ201-211500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING WAINWRIGHT, ATQASUK, POINT LAY, AND CAPE LISBURNE
727 PM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY
  EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ202-211500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING BARROW, ALAKTAK, PITT POINT, AND NULAVIK
727 PM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY
  EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ204-211500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING KAKTOVIK AND FLAXMAN ISLAND
727 PM AKST FRI JAN 20 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...COLD WIND CHILLS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY
  EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN MAY FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$
217 
WWAK41 PAFG 211153
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
253 AM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

AKZ203-220300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING NUIQSUT, PRUDHOE BAY, ALPINE, DEADHORSE, AND KUPARUK
253 AM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 65 BELOW.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE IN THE EVENING AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILLS WITH
SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. IF OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ205-220300-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING SINGILUK AND UMIAT
253 AM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE IN THE EVENING AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ201-220300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING WAINWRIGHT, ATQASUK, POINT LAY, AND CAPE LISBURNE
253 AM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE IN THE EVENING AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ202-220300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING BARROW, ALAKTAK, PITT POINT, AND NULAVIK
253 AM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE IN THE EVENING AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ204-220300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T0300Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING KAKTOVIK AND FLAXMAN ISLAND
253 AM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE IN THE EVENING AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$
523 
WWAK41 PAFG 220002
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
302 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

AKZ203-221500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING NUIQSUT, PRUDHOE BAY, ALPINE, DEADHORSE, AND KUPARUK
302 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 65 BELOW.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILLS WITH
SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. IF OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ201-221500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING WAINWRIGHT, ATQASUK, POINT LAY, AND CAPE LISBURNE
302 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ202-221500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING BARROW, ALAKTAK, PITT POINT, AND NULAVIK
302 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH.
 
* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ204-221500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING KAKTOVIK AND FLAXMAN ISLAND
302 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH.
 
* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ205-221500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING SINGILUK AND UMIAT
302 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WINDS 
DIMINISH.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$
973 
WWAK41 PAFG 220227
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
527 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

AKZ203-221500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING NUIQSUT, PRUDHOE BAY, ALPINE, DEADHORSE, AND KUPARUK
527 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST 
SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 65 BELOW.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILLS WITH
SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. IF OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ206-221500-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING ANAKTUVUK PASS, ATIGUN PASS, GALBRAITH LAKE, SAGWON, 
AND FRANKLIN BLUFFS
527 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 59 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ201-221500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING WAINWRIGHT, ATQASUK, POINT LAY, AND CAPE LISBURNE
527 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ202-221500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
INCLUDING BARROW, ALAKTAK, PITT POINT, AND NULAVIK
527 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ204-221500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING KAKTOVIK AND FLAXMAN ISLAND
527 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

AKZ205-221500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING SINGILUK AND UMIAT
527 PM AKST SAT JAN 21 2017

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE AFTER MIDNIGHT AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$
262 
WWAK41 PAFG 221200
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
300 AM AKST SUN JAN 22 2017

AKZ201-202-204>206-221300-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170122T1500Z/
WESTERN ARCTIC COAST-NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-
EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST-NORTHWESTERN BROOKS RANGE-
NORTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
INCLUDING WAINWRIGHT, ATQASUK, POINT LAY, CAPE LISBURNE, BARROW, 
ALAKTAK, PITT POINT, NULAVIK, KAKTOVIK, FLAXMAN ISLAND, SINGILUK,
UMIAT, ANAKTUVUK PASS, ATIGUN PASS, GALBRAITH LAKE, SAGWON, 
AND FRANKLIN BLUFFS
300 AM AKST SUN JAN 22 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

AKZ203-221800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170122T1800Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING NUIQSUT, PRUDHOE BAY, ALPINE, DEADHORSE, AND KUPARUK
300 AM AKST SUN JAN 22 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS 
MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 60 BELOW.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS IMPROVING RAPIDLY THIS MORNING AS WINDS
  DIMINISH. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILLS WITH
SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. IF OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$
663 
WWAK41 PAFG 221743
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
843 AM AKST SUN JAN 22 2017

AKZ203-222100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170122T2100Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING NUIQSUT, PRUDHOE BAY, ALPINE, DEADHORSE, AND KUPARUK
843 AM AKST SUN JAN 22 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS IMPROVING BY LATE THIS MORNING AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILLS WITH
SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. IF OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$
620 
WWAK41 PAFG 222052
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
1152 AM AKST SUN JAN 22 2017

AKZ203-230300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170123T0300Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING NUIQSUT, PRUDHOE BAY, ALPINE, DEADHORSE, AND KUPARUK
1152 AM AKST SUN JAN 22 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS 
EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS IMPROVING BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH.

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THAT DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILLS WITH
SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. IF OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$
999 
WWAK41 PAFG 222055
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
1155 AM AKST SUN JAN 22 2017

AKZ203-230300-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170123T0300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0014.170122T2055Z-170123T0300Z/
CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST-
INCLUDING NUIQSUT, PRUDHOE BAY, ALPINE, DEADHORSE, AND KUPARUK
1155 AM AKST SUN JAN 22 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. THE
WIND CHILL WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...TO 55 BELOW.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS IMPROVING BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AS WINDS 
  DIMINISH. 

* IMPACTS...EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE QUICKLY CAUSING FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT LOW WIND CHILLS WITH SUSTAINED
WIND SPEEDS OF 15 MPH OR MORE ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. IF
OUTDOORS...COVER EXPOSED SKIN TO PREVENT FROSTBITE.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill 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 wind chill warning went out at Jan 19, 2:40 PM AKST, 13 hours 58 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 19, 2:40 PM AKST, 13 hours 58 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
240 PM AKST Thu Jan 19 2017

.DISCUSSION...
Models are fairly similar through about 60 hours. Deep trough of
very cold air over Northern Alaska with upper low over Northwest
Alaska will slowly move to just north of Barrow by Fri afternoon.

Surface low near the Y-K Delta will continue to push northeast.
This will push clouds to the Interior of Alaska which will serve
to warm temperatures up substantially beginning Friday afternoon
and continue through much of the weekend. The warmer Pacific air
being advected into the Central portion of the state will also
enhance the warming to be seen at the surface level. Snowfall
will accompany the front. Snowfall could be enhnaced becasue of
the classic overrunning event that is set up to take place.

The Arctic Coast will be relatively benign with light winds and
not much precipitation except with the passing trough which may
kick off a few flurries from West to East continuing through
early weekend.

Upper level ridge will build in over Northern Alaska by early next
week. This will warm up all of Northern Alaska from about the
Arctic Coast southward as the week goes on.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Chill Advisory for AKZ212-AKZ223-AKZ225.

Dense Fog Advisory for AKZ222.

Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ215.

Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ210.
&&

CF JAN 17

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 20, 4:41 AM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAFG22 hr
Jan 20, 11:53 AM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAFG39 hr

Nearby

Wind Chill Warnings in Alaska, 2017Every wind chill warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.