Alert archive / Alaska / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this winter storm warning at Mar 8, 2018, 10:20 AM AKST. It was in force for 41 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Mar 8, 2018, 10:20 AM AKST (19:20 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 10, 2018, 3:40 AM AKST
- In force
- 41 hr
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- NWS Anchorage, AK
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879 WWAK41 PAFC 081920 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1020 AM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 AKZ125-091600- /O.NEW.PAFC.WS.W.0002.180308T1920Z-180310T0000Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 1020 AM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect reduced visibilities to one half mile or less at times in heavy snow or blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 17 to 21 inches, with localized amounts up to 28 inches, are expected. * WHEN...Snow intensity increases this afternoon and continues through mid afternoon Friday before diminishing. Gusty winds rapidly increase this afternoon. Winds may taper down slightly overnight, however gusts are expected to increase again Friday morning before tapering off in the afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds 15 to 30 mph, except stronger gusts between 40 to 60 mph through Portage Valley and Turnagain Arm. Wind gusts 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 are occurring. 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. $$ AKZ121-090300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 1020 AM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Localized amounts up to 10 inches, especially along the Homer Bluff and near Anchor Point. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. The worst conditions from blowing and drifting snow are expected to occur along the Homer Bluff. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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196 WWAK41 PAFC 082144 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1244 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 AKZ125-091045- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180310T0000Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 1244 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect reduced visibilities to one half mile or less at times in heavy snow or blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 17 to 21 inches, with localized amounts up to 28 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Western Prince William Sound. * WHEN...Snow intensity increases this afternoon and continues through mid afternoon Friday before diminishing. Gusty winds rapidly increase this afternoon. Winds may taper down slightly overnight, however gusts are expected to increase again Friday morning before tapering off in the afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds 15 to 30 mph, except stronger gusts between 40 to 60 mph through Portage Valley and Turnagain Arm. Wind gusts 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 are occurring. 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. $$ AKZ145-091045- /O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180309T1500Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 1244 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY WESTERN SUSITNA VALLEY FROM SKWENTNA SOUTH... * WHAT...Snow is occurring. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Susitna Valley from Skwentna south. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will taper off Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ AKZ121-090300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 1244 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Localized amounts up to 10 inches, especially along the Homer Bluff and near Anchor Point. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. The worst conditions from blowing and drifting snow are expected to occur along the Homer Bluff. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
173 WWAK41 PAFC 090034 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 334 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 AKZ125-091345- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180310T0000Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 334 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect reduced visibilities to one half mile or less at times in heavy snow or blowing snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 17 to 21 inches, with localized amounts up to 28 inches, are expected. * WHEN...Snow and gusty winds continues through mid afternoon Friday before diminishing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds 15 to 30 mph, except stronger gusts between 40 to 60 mph through Portage Valley and Turnagain Arm. Wind gusts will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ AKZ121-090600- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180309T0600Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 334 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Localized amounts up to 10 inches, especially along the Homer Bluff and near Anchor Point. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 9 PM today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. The worst conditions from blowing and drifting snow are expected to occur along the Homer Bluff. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ AKZ145-091345- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180309T1500Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 334 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY FOR THE WESTERN SUSITNA VALLEY FROM SKWENTNA SOUTH... * WHAT...Snow is occurring. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Susitna Valley from Skwentna south. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will taper off Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
396 WWAK41 PAFC 090626 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 926 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 AKZ121-090730- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180309T0600Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 926 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Snow has diminished across the Western Kenai Peninsula. Expect occasional flurries or light snow for the remainder of the night with little or no additional snow accumulation. $$ AKZ125-091930- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180310T0000Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 926 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect reduced visibilities to one half mile or less at times in heavy snow or blowing snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 17 to 21 inches, with localized amounts up to 28 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Western Prince William Sound. * WHEN...Snow and gusty winds continues through mid afternoon Friday before diminishing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds 15 to 30 mph, except stronger gusts between 40 to 60 mph through Portage Valley and Turnagain Arm. Wind gusts will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ AKZ145-091500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180309T1500Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 926 PM AKST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY FOR THE WESTERN SUSITNA VALLEY FROM SKWENTNA SOUTH... * WHAT...Snow is occurring. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Susitna Valley from Skwentna south. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will taper off Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
010 WWAK41 PAFC 091315 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 415 AM AKST Fri Mar 9 2018 AKZ145-091415- /O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180309T1500Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 415 AM AKST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ AKZ125-100200- /O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180310T0200Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 415 AM AKST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Kenai Peninsula including the Seward Highway. * WHEN...Until 5 PM today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Snow showers with periods of heavy snow will persist into Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. 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. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
555 WWAK41 PAFC 100055 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 355 PM AKST Fri Mar 9 2018 AKZ125-101400- /O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180310T1400Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 355 PM AKST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Prince William Sound. * WHEN...Until 5 AM Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
922 WWAK41 PAFC 101240 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 340 AM AKST Sat Mar 10 2018 AKZ125-101345- /O.CAN.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180310T1400Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 340 AM AKST Sat Mar 10 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... While snow showers will persist through Saturday evening and bring additional snow accumulations, the heaviest snowfall has ended. Be aware that backcountry avalanche conditions will persist through the weekend and a special avalanche bulletin has been issued by the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 3:33 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 6 days | |
| Mar 7, 3:57 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Mar 7, 3:57 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Mar 7, 3:57 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Mar 8, 3:46 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Mar 8, 3:46 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 71 hr | |
| Mar 8, 3:58 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Mar 8, 3:58 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 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.