Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 7, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 29, 2018, 4:31 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 30, 2018, 6:00 AM AKST. It was in force for . 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 29, 2018, 4:31 PM AKST (01:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 30, 2018, 6:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 30, 2018, 4:55 AM AKST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
423 WWAK41 PAFC 300131 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 431 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018 AKZ125-301500- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.181230T1500Z-181230T2000Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 431 PM AKST Sat Dec 29 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM AKST SUNDAY THROUGH PORTAGE VALLEY AND EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portage Valley and Eastern Turnagain Arm. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 AM AKST Sunday. * 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. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
1 follow-up statement
019 WWAK41 PAFC 301355 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 455 AM AKST Sun Dec 30 2018 AKZ125-310300- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.181230T1500Z-181230T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.WS.W.0004.181230T1500Z-181231T1400Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 455 AM AKST Sun Dec 30 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST MONDAY THROUGH PORTAGE VALLEY EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND TURNAGAIN PASS... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected. Blizzard conditions will develop early this morning. Temperatures will warm above freezing through Portage Valley and eastern Turnagain Arm this afternoon leading to improved visibilities and eventually a changeover to rain by this evening. Meanwhile, snow through Turnagain Pass will become heavy this evening and continue through the overnight hours. Expect total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches through Portage Valley and eastern Turnagain Arm, with 12 to 16 inches through Turnagain Pass. * WHERE...Portage Valley, eastern Turnagain Arm and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-310300- /O.NEW.PAFC.WS.W.0004.181231T0600Z-181231T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 455 AM AKST Sun Dec 30 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Snow will become heavy by late this evening and continue through Monday morning. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 24 inches are expected. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Localized winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ 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 29, 4:08 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Dec 29, 4:08 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Dec 29, 4:08 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Dec 29, 4:20 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Dec 29, 4:20 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Dec 29, 4:27 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Dec 29, 4:27 PM AKST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Dec 29, 4:27 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Dec 29, 4:27 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Dec 29, 4:31 PM AKST | High Wind Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:43 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 38 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:44 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:44 AM AKST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:44 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:58 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:58 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Dec 30, 4:16 AM AKST | High Wind Warning | AFC | 26 hr | |
| Dec 30, 4:55 AM AKST | Winter Storm Warning | AFC | 28 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.