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Blizzard Warning 5, NWS Anchorage, AK

December 28, 2018

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 28, 2018, 4:07 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 29, 2018, 6:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 28, 2018, 4:07 PM AKST (01:07 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2018, 6:00 AM AKST
Expired
Dec 30, 2018, 12:00 AM AKST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

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588 
WWAK42 PAFC 290107
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
407 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018

AKZ195-291415-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0042.181229T1200Z-181230T0200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.181229T1500Z-181230T0000Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
407 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM AKST SATURDAY FOR
THE PRIBILOF ISLANDS...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ152-290600-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-181229T0600Z/
Lower Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute
407 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 10 inches expected.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley from Sleetmute east.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In
  addition, areas of poor visibility are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving.

&&

$$

AKZ161-290600-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-181229T0600Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
407 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING NORTH OF KING SALMON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Additional accumulations
  of 2-4 inches are expected north of King Salmon and west of
  Iliamna. Winds of 20 to 30 mph in blowing snow that reduce 
  visibilities to a half mile at times expected.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay area north of King Salmon.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In
  addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as
  high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect
snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution
while driving.


&&

$$

AKZ155-291415-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WS.A.0001.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
407 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA AND NUNIVAK ISLAND...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph could cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is also possible. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 8 inches are possible.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Nunivak Island.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very hazardous.

&&

$$

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056 
WWAK42 PAFC 290547
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
847 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018

AKZ195-291900-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.181229T1500Z-181230T0000Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
847 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Damage to 
  trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ152-291200-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-181229T1200Z/
Lower Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute
847 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
SATURDAY FROM SLEETMUTE EAST...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to 4 inches are expected. Blowing snow will reduce
  visibilities to 1/2 mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley from Sleetmute east.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In 
  addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting 
  as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting 
  snow. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving.

&&

$$

AKZ161-291200-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-181229T1200Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
847 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SATURDAY
NORTH OF KING SALMON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to 4 inches are expected. Blowing snow will reduce
  visibilities to 1/2 mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay area north of King Salmon.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In 
  addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting 
  as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting 
  snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect
snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution
while driving.

&&

$$

AKZ155-291900-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0001.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
847 PM AKST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph could cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is also possible. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 8 inches are possible.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Nunivak Island.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very hazardous.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
785 
WWAK42 PAFC 291200
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
300 AM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

AKZ152-291300-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-181229T1200Z/
Lower Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute
300 AM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM AKST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Snow is tapering off from west to east this morning and
diminishing in intensity.

$$

AKZ161-291300-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-181229T1200Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
300 AM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM AKST EARLY THIS
MORNING NORTH OF KING SALMON...

The main area of snow has moved east of the area with some 
lingering snow showers along the western Alaska range tapering 
off.

$$

AKZ195-300000-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.181229T1500Z-181230T0000Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
300 AM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 3 PM AKST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Damage to 
  trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ155-300100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0001.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
300 AM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph could cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is also possible. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 8 inches are possible.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Nunivak Island.

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very hazardous.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
922 
WWAK42 PAFC 291354
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
454 AM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

AKZ155-300300-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0001.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
454 AM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected, mainly west of Bethel.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions
  in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized
  amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. From Bethel east, 2 to 4
  inches of snow with winds of 15 to 25 mph in blowing snow will 
  result in periods when visibilities will be reduced to 1/2 mile.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Nunivak Island. 

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ161-300300-
/O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
454 AM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected, mainly west of Dillingham.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions
  in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized
  amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. From Dillingham east, 1 
  to 7 inches of snow are expected with the highest amounts from 
  Koliganek west. Blowing snow with winds of 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts to 40 mph will reduce visibilities to 1/2 mile at times. 

* WHERE...Bristol Bay, mainly west of Dillingham.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. The cold 
  wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ195-300300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.181229T1500Z-181230T1500Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
454 AM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. East winds gusting as high
  as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow 
  through this evening. Between 9pm and 3am, the snow will end and
  winds will diminish. By 3am, winds will rapidly increase out of
  the southwest, which may resuspend already fallen snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Damage to  
  power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

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987 
WWAK42 PAFC 292119
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1219 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

AKZ181-300000-
/O.EXB.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181230T0000Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
1219 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON FOR
COLD BAY WEST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow combined with east winds 
  gusting as high as 75 mph will cause whiteout conditions in 
  blowing snow through the remainder of this afternoon. 

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. 

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. 

&&

$$

AKZ195-301030-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181230T1500Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
1219 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. East winds gusting as 
  high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow 
  through this evening. Between 9pm and 3am, the snow will end 
  and winds will diminish. By 3am, winds will rapidly increase 
  out of the southwest, which may resuspend already fallen snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Damage to 
  power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ155-301030-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
1219 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected, mainly west of Bethel. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions 
  in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. 
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. From Bethel east, 2 to 
  4 inches of snow with winds of 15 to 25 mph in blowing snow 
  will result in periods when visibilities will be reduced to 
  1/2 mile.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Nunivak Island.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ161-301030-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
1219 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected, mainly west of 
  Dillingham. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause 
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches,
   with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. From 
  Dillingham east, 1 to 7 inches of snow are expected with the 
  highest amounts from Koliganek west. Blowing snow with winds 
  of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph will reduce visibilities 
  to 1/2 mile at times.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay, mainly west of Dillingham.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. The cold 
  wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

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947 
WWAK42 PAFC 292357
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
257 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

AKZ181-300100-
/O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181230T0000Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
257 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...

Snow has begun to transition to rain resulting in improved
visibilities.

$$

AKZ195-301300-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181230T1500Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
257 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. East winds gusting as 
  high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow 
  through this evening. Between 9pm and 3am, the snow will end 
  and winds will diminish. By 3am, winds will rapidly increase 
  out of the southwest, which may resuspend already fallen snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Damage to 
  power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ155-301300-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
257 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected, mainly west of Bethel. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions 
  in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. 
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. From Bethel east, 2 to 
  4 inches of snow with winds of 15 to 25 mph in blowing snow 
  will result in periods when visibilities will be reduced to 
  1/2 mile.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Nunivak Island.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ161-301300-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
257 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected, mainly west of 
  Dillingham. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause 
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches,
   with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. From 
  Dillingham east, 1 to 7 inches of snow are expected with the 
  highest amounts from Koliganek west. Blowing snow with winds 
  of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph will reduce visibilities 
  to 1/2 mile at times.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay, mainly west of Dillingham.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. The cold 
  wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

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421 
WWAK42 PAFC 300052
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
352 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

AKZ195-300900-
/O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181230T0900Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
352 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions are expected. East winds gusting as
  high as 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow 
  through midnight. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall combined with strong winds and
  blowing snow will produce white-out conditions. Travel will be 
  very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ155-301400-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
352 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST SUNDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST AND NUNIVAK ISLAND...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected, mainly west of Bethel near
  the coast and over Nunivak Island. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  8 inches are expected. From Bethel east, 2 to 4 inches of snow 
  with winds of 15 to 25 mph in blowing snow will result in 
  periods when visibilities will be reduced to 1/2 mile.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Nunivak Island.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ161-301400-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.181230T0600Z-181230T1800Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
352 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST SUNDAY FOR THE BRISTOL BAY COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected, mainly west of Dillingham
  along the coast. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with
  localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected. From Dillingham
  east, 2 to 4 inches of snow are expected. Blowing snow with 
  winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph will reduce 
  visibilities to 1/2 mile at times.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay Coast, mainly west of Dillingham.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. The cold 
  wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
373 
WWAK42 PAFC 300907
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1207 AM AKST Sun Dec 30 2018

AKZ195-301015-
/O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-181230T0900Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
1207 AM AKST Sun Dec 30 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Blizzard conditions have ceased.

$$

AKZ155-301800-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-181230T1800Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
1207 AM AKST Sun Dec 30 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected, mainly west of Bethel 
  near the coast and over Nunivak Island. Winds gusting as high 
  as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected. From Bethel east, 
  2 to 4 inches of snow with winds of 15 to 25 mph in blowing 
  snow will result in periods when visibilities will be reduced 
  to 1/2 mile.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta and Nunivak Island.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ161-301800-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-181230T1800Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
1207 AM AKST Sun Dec 30 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING WEST OF DILLINGHAM...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected, mainly west of Dillingham 
  along the coast. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause 
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, 
  with localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected. From 
  Dillingham east, 2 to 4 inches of snow are expected. Blowing 
  snow with winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph will 
  reduce visibilities to 1/2 mile at times.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay Coast, mainly west of Dillingham.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. The cold 
  wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 28, 3:30 PM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC25 hr
Dec 28, 3:48 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Dec 28, 3:51 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC25 hr
Dec 28, 3:51 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC25 hr
Dec 28, 4:07 PM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFC13 hr
Dec 29, 3:36 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC24 hr
Dec 29, 3:53 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Dec 29, 3:56 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC61 hr
Dec 29, 3:56 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC61 hr
Dec 29, 3:56 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC12 hr
Dec 29, 4:05 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC61 hr
Dec 29, 4:05 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC48 hr
Dec 29, 4:54 AM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFC28 hr

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Sources

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