Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 28, 2018, 5:00 AM AKST. It took effect at Dec 29, 2018, 1:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 8 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 28, 2018, 5:00 AM AKST (14:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 29, 2018, 1:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 29, 2018, 9:00 AM AKST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
857 WWAK41 PAFC 281400 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 500 AM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018 AKZ121-290300- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.181229T0900Z-181229T1500Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 500 AM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST SATURDAY FROM HOMER TO ANCHOR POINT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Southwest winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Homer to Anchor Point. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. While the worst conditions will occur overnight, snow showers and gusty winds will persist in Homer and vicinity through at least midday Saturday, so occasional visibilities down to one half mile may persist. 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 very hazardous. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
2 follow-up statements
372 WWAK41 PAFC 290056 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 356 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018 AKZ121-291800- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.181229T1000Z-181229T1800Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 356 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM AKST SATURDAY FROM HOMER TO ANCHOR POINT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Southwest winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Homer to Anchor Point. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM AKST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. While the worst conditions will occur overnight, snow showers and gusty winds will persist in Homer and vicinity through at least midday Saturday, so occasional visibilities down to one half mile may persist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
042 WWAK41 PAFC 291802 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 902 AM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018 AKZ121-291915- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181229T1800Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 902 AM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$ 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 27, 3:17 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 27, 3:17 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Dec 27, 3:55 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Dec 27, 3:55 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 27, 3:57 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Dec 27, 3:57 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Dec 27, 3:57 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 27, 3:57 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Dec 27, 4:07 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Dec 27, 4:12 PM AKST | High Wind Watch | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Dec 28, 3:58 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Dec 28, 4:01 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Dec 28, 4:01 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Dec 28, 4:01 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Dec 28, 4:04 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Dec 28, 4:04 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 28, 4:09 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Dec 28, 4:09 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Dec 28, 4:09 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 28, 4:58 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Dec 28, 5:17 AM AKST | High Wind Warning | AFC | 28 hr | |
| Dec 28, 5:59 AM AKST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 34 hr |
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Sources
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