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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Fairbanks, AK

January 18, 2018

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Jan 18, 2018, 1:24 PM AKST. It took effect at Jan 19, 2018, 12:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 28 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 18, 2018, 1:24 PM AKST (22:24 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 19, 2018, 12:00 AM AKST
Expired
Jan 20, 2018, 3:45 AM AKST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

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WWAK41 PAFG 182224
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
124 PM AKST Thu Jan 18 2018


AKZ204-191500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.180119T0900Z-180120T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0003.180119T0900Z-180120T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
124 PM AKST Thu Jan 18 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow and blowing with visibility
  less than one quarter mile. Heavy drifting snow. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 inches. West winds gusting to 50 mph. 

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Midnight to 6 AM Saturday. Winds and blowing snow will
  develop late tonight, with the worst conditions Friday morning
  through Friday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor 
visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, 
making travel extremely dangerous. 

$$

AKZ201-191500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180119T1500Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
124 PM AKST Thu Jan 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility. Drifting 
  snow will occur as well. West winds gusting to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities below one 
  half mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-191500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.180119T0600Z-180120T0000Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
124 PM AKST Thu Jan 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility. Drifting 
  snow will occur as well. West winds gusting to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...9 PM today to 3 PM Friday. Winds and blowing snow will 
  develop late this evening, with the worst conditions early 
  Friday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities below one 
  half mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-191500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.180119T0900Z-180120T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
124 PM AKST Thu Jan 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility. Drifting 
  snow will occur as well. West winds gusting to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Midnight to 6 AM Saturday. Winds and blowing snow will 
  develop tonight, with the worst conditions Friday morning into 
  Friday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities below one 
  half mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause travel difficulties. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-191500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.180119T0900Z-180120T0900Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
124 PM AKST Thu Jan 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT AKST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility. Drifting 
  snow will occur as well. West winds gusting to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Midnight to midnight Friday night. Winds and blowing 
  snow will develop tonight, with the worst conditions Friday 
  morning into Friday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities below one 
  half mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause travel difficulties. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
6 follow-up statements
522 
WWAK41 PAFG 191253
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
353 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018


AKZ204-200300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
353 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  dangerous to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches are expected. Wind chill values will drop to 55 below
  late tonight and continue Saturday. 

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero will
  cause frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

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 extremely dangerous. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ201-200300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T0300Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
353 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor visibilities
  and slick roadways to create difficult travel conditions at
  times. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow. Wind chill values of 50 below
  developing tonight 

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as low as
  50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to
  exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-200300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
353 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor visibilities
  and slick roadways to create difficult travel conditions at
  times. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow. Wind chill values to 50 below
  developing this afternoon and continuing through Saturday
  morning.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as low as
  50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to
  exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-200300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T2100Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
353 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected.
  Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Wind chill 
  values to 55 below developing this afternoon.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as low as
  55 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to
  exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-200300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
353 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected.
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected.
  Wind chill values to 50 below developing tonight.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as low as
  50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to
  exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
999 
WWAK41 PAFG 191552
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
652 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018


AKZ203-200300-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180120T0600Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
652 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  dangerous to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 
  3 inches are expected. Wind chill values will drop to 50 below 
  late tonight and continue Saturday.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero will 
  cause frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

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 extremely dangerous. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-200300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
652 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  dangerous to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 
  3 inches are expected. Wind chill values will drop to 55 below 
  late tonight and continue Saturday.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 55 
  below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to 
  exposed skin.

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 extremely dangerous. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ205-200300-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
652 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor visibilities
  and slick roadways to create difficult travel conditions at
  times. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of 
  blowing and drifting snow. Wind chill values to 50 below 
  developing this afternoon and continuing through Saturday 
  morning.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 5 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ201-200300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T0300Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
652 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Wind chill values of 
  50 below developing tonight

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 5 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-200300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
652 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Wind chill values to 
  50 below developing this afternoon and continuing through 
  Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 5 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-200300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T2100Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
652 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. 
  Wind chill values to 55 below developing this afternoon.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 55 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 5 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
778 
WWAK41 PAFG 191816
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
916 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

AKZ201-200315-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T0300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.180119T1816Z-180120T1800Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
916 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SATURDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill values
  to be as low as 50 below. 

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN....Now to 9 AM Saturday. Very cold wind chill values will 
  continue through Saturday morning before warming as winds 
  diminish.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ205-200315-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.180119T1816Z-180120T1800Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
916 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SATURDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill values
  to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Now to 9 AM Saturday. Very cold wind chill values will
  continue through Saturday morning before warming as winds
  diminish.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ203-200315-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180120T0600Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
916 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  dangerous to impossible. Wind chill values to 50 below are also
  expected. 

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM today. Cold wind chill values will develop
  this afternoon as temperatures drop and persist into the
  evening. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as 
  little as 5 minutes to exposed skin. 

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 extremely dangerous. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-200315-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
916 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  dangerous to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of up to
  two inches are expected. Wind chill values to 55 below are also
  expected. 

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday. Very cold wind chill values will
  develop this afternoon as temperatures drop and then persist 
  into tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as
  little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

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 extremely dangerous.

$$

AKZ202-200315-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
916 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor visibilities
  to create difficult travel conditions at times. Very cold wind
  chill values to 50 below are also expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday. Very cold wind chill values will
  develop this afternoon as temperatures drop and then persist 
  into tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills will cause
  frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-200315-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T2100Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
916 AM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
193 
WWAK41 PAFG 192357
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
257 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

AKZ202-201500-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
/O.EXA.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180120T1800Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
257 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SATURDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill 
  values to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN....Now to 9 AM Saturday. Very cold wind chill values will
  develop this evening. Wind chill values will warm Saturday
  morning as winds diminish.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ206-201500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180120T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0002.180119T2357Z-180121T0300Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
257 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Near blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  dangerous to impossible. Very cold wind chill values of around
  50 below are also expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Saturday. Near blizzard conditions will
  continue into tonight before improving. Very cold wind chill 
  values will persist into tomorrow afternoon and then warm as 
  winds dissipate. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow that will reduce visibility 
  to one quarter mile or less at times. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely. Cold wind chill values will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed flesh.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-200900-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180120T0900Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
257 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  dangerous to impossible. Wind chill values to 50 below are 
  also expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills will cause 
  frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

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 extremely dangerous. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
257 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  dangerous to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of up 
  to two inches are expected. Wind chill values to 55 below are 
  also expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday. Blizzard conditions will continue
  into early Saturday morning. Very cold wind chill values will
  develop as temperatures cool this evening. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills will cause 
  frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

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 extremely dangerous.

$$

AKZ201-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180120T1800Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
257 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill 
  values to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN....Now to 9 AM Saturday. Very cold wind chill values will 
  continue through Saturday morning before warming as winds 
  diminish.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ205-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180120T1800Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
257 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill 
  values to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Now to 9 AM Saturday. Very cold wind chill values will 
  continue through Saturday morning before warming as winds 
  diminish.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$
434 
WWAK41 PAFG 200850
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1150 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018


AKZ203-201500-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180120T0900Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180121T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
1150 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill 
  values to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ204-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
1150 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  dangerous to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of up 
  to two inches are expected. Wind chill values to 55 below are 
  also expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday. Blizzard conditions will continue 
  into early Saturday morning. Very cold wind chill values will 
  develop as temperatures cool this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills will cause 
  frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

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 extremely dangerous. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180121T0300Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
1150 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Near blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  dangerous to impossible. Very cold wind chill values of around 
  50 below are also expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Saturday. Near blizzard conditions will 
  continue into tonight before improving. Very cold wind chill 
  values will persist into tomorrow afternoon and then warm as 
  winds dissipate.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow that will reduce 
  visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chill values will 
  cause frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to exposed flesh.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ201-201500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180121T0300Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
1150 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill 
  values to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ202-201500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180121T0300Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
1150 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill 
  values to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ205-201500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180121T0300Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
1150 PM AKST Fri Jan 19 2018

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill 
  values to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Now to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$
191 
WWAK41 PAFG 201245
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
345 AM AKST Sat Jan 20 2018


AKZ204-210300-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180120T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0016.180120T1245Z-180121T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
345 AM AKST Sat Jan 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and very cold wind chills occurring.
  Plan on difficult travel conditions. In addition, areas of poor
  visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to
  one inch are expected. Expect wind chill values to be as low as
  50 below.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as low as
  50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 5 minutes to
  exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-210300-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180121T0300Z/
/O.EXA.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180121T1500Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
345 AM AKST Sat Jan 20 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill 
  values to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ201-210300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180121T1500Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
345 AM AKST Sat Jan 20 2018

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill 
  values to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ202-210300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180121T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
345 AM AKST Sat Jan 20 2018

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill 
  values to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ205-210300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180121T1500Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
345 AM AKST Sat Jan 20 2018

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill values
  to be as low as 50 below through the Northwest Brooks Range
  passes.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range Passes.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ203-210300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180121T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
345 AM AKST Sat Jan 20 2018

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chill 
  values to be as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 5 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 17, 9:26 PM AKSTDense Fog AdvisoryAFG15 hr
Jan 18, 12:50 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG6 hr
Jan 18, 1:19 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG26 hr
Jan 18, 1:52 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG25 hr
Jan 18, 2:14 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG5 hr
Jan 18, 2:30 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG48 hr
Jan 18, 2:38 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG14 hr

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Sources

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