Wind Advisory 60, NWS Fairbanks, AK

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1243 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

AKZ226-241400-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.181024T0000Z-181024T2100Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1243 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM
AKDT Wednesday. 

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes west of the Tok Cutoff. 

* WINDS...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon, peaking this
  evening, and then will decrease late Wednesday morning.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Travel may be difficult. Secure loose objects which may
be blown about by the wind.

&&

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AKZ223-241400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181024T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1243 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...Delta Junction and areas south.

* WINDS...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue through late tonight and decrease
  Wednesday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Travel may be difficult. Secure loose objects which may
be blown about by the wind.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
907 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

AKZ224-241400-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FG.Y.0011.181024T0507Z-181024T1800Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
Chicken, and Boundary
907 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM AKDT Wednesday. 

* LOCATION...Along the Alaska Highway near Northway. 

* VISIBILITY...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TIMING...The visibility will improve Wednesday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities are frequently reduced to
near zero. Reduce vehicle speed when driving and use low beam
headlights.

&&

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AKZ223-241400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181024T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
907 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...Delta Junction and areas south.

* WINDS...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue through late tonight and decrease 
  Wednesday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Travel may be difficult. Secure loose objects which may
be blown about by the wind.

&&

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AKZ226-241400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181024T2100Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
907 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon, peaking this 
  evening, and then will decrease late Wednesday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Travel may be difficult. Secure loose objects which may
be blown about by the wind.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
912 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

AKZ225-241400-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181024T1400Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
912 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM AKDT Wednesday. 

* LOCATION...Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue through late tonight and decrease 
  Wednesday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Travel may be difficult. Secure loose objects which may
be blown about by the wind.

&&

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AKZ224-241400-
/O.CON.PAFG.FG.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181024T1800Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
Chicken, and Boundary
912 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...Along the Alaska Highway near Northway.

* VISIBILITY...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TIMING...The visibility will improve Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities are frequently reduced to
near zero. Reduce vehicle speed when driving and use low beam
headlights.

&&

$$

AKZ223-241400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181024T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
912 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...Delta Junction and areas south.

* WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue through late tonight and decrease 
  Wednesday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Travel may be difficult. Secure loose objects which may
be blown about by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ226-241400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181024T2100Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
912 PM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon, peaking this 
  evening, and then will decrease late Wednesday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Travel may be difficult. Secure loose objects which may
be blown about by the wind.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
408 AM AKDT Wed Oct 24 2018

AKZ224-241315-
/O.CAN.PAFG.FG.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181024T1800Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
Chicken, and Boundary
408 AM AKDT Wed Oct 24 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the Dense
Fog Advisory. 

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AKZ225-241315-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181024T1400Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
408 AM AKDT Wed Oct 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

$$

AKZ223-242000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181024T2000Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
408 AM AKDT Wed Oct 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

* LOCATION...Delta Junction and areas south.

* WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will diminish later this morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Travel may be difficult. Secure loose objects which may
be blown about by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ226-242000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181024T2000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
408 AM AKDT Wed Oct 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will diminish later this morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Travel may be difficult. Secure loose objects which may
be blown about by the wind.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1034 AM AKDT Wed Oct 24 2018

AKZ223-250200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181025T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1034 AM AKDT Wed Oct 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Delta Junction and areas south.

* WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will diminish later this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Travel may be difficult. Secure loose objects which may
be blown about by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ226-250200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181025T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1034 AM AKDT Wed Oct 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will diminish later this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Travel may be difficult. Secure loose objects which may
be blown about by the wind.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
515 PM AKDT Wed Oct 24 2018

AKZ223-226-250215-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-181025T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, Healy Lake, 
Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, 
Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
515 PM AKDT Wed Oct 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds have died down across the area. 

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Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
417 AM AKDT Tue Oct 23 2018

.DISCUSSION...

Synopsis...A stacked low will move from the Gulf of Alaska to
Norton Sound today and tonight. Precipitation will move into the
Southeast Interior this morning and spread northwest through the
day. Precipitation will reach the Middle Tanana Valley around noon
today, spreading west and north tonight. The pressure gradient
will tighten across the Alaska Range today with leeside trough
developing north of the Range producing with Chinook winds
developing this afternoon and continuing tonight. Winds increasing
over the summits in the Interior and the Brooks Range as well.
Strong east winds developing on the Arctic Coast tonight as the
front moves to the area with blowing and drifting snow.

Models...Big picture the solutions are not doing too bad, but
when you get down in the weeds, they are not doing so well.
Solutions have jumped around quite a bit with the precipitation
solutions, and there continues to be a fairly wide range of
solutions in the 23/00Z runs. Going to lean toward the 23/00Z NAM
solution for precipitation as it seems to be working out better at
this time.

Aloft...At 500 hpa...Ridging lying east to west between the
ranges will be pushed north over the Arctic Coast this afternoon,
and over the offshore waters tonight. The ridge is pushed north by
a 518 dam low over the Gulf of Alaska that will push northwest to
be over Norton Sound by Wednesday morning at 518 dam. A 518 dam
low over Cold Bay will slowly drift southeast to 100 nm south of
Sand Point by Wednesday morning, while a 516 dam low over Siberia
this afternoon will move over the Central Bering Sea by Wednesday
morning. Long wave trough will extend from the Siberian Arctic
over the Northwest Arctic coast, West Coast, Alaska Peninsula, and
Western Gulf of Alaska with several lows rotating around in the
trough as it slowly expands east over the state through the week.
At 850 hpa...0C isotherm lies from Old Crow YT to Ambler, to
Marshall this morning and will push north and west as the dome of
warmer air moderates with the 0C isotherm redeveloping from
Demarcation Point to Beaver to Nikolai by Thursday morning. It
will move west through the afternoon Thursday, then be pushed back
east and south Saturday.

Surface...958 mb low in the Gulf of Alaska is moving onshore this
morning, and the associated warm front is moving over the
southeast mainland and into the Copper River Delta and north up
the AlCan Border this morning. The low will move over McGrath this
afternoon with the front extending east along the Western Alaska
Range to Eagle. By Wednesday morning the low will be in Norton
Sound at 978 mb with the front extending to Huslia to Fort Yukon
and east. Leeside troughing develops north of the Brooks Range
tonight with 987 mb low near Kaktovik. Tight pressure gradient
develops this afternoon and evening across the Alaska Range, and
the summits in the interior with some strong gusty winds
developing. Winds on the Arctic Coast will increase as the trough
develops tonight. The pressure gradient also tightens up over the
Chukchi Sea, Bering Strait, and Eastern Bering Sea with strong
winds developing that will persist into Friday before diminishing.

Arctic Coast and Brooks Range...Not looking for much change in
the Arctic with the exception of increasing winds this evening.
SPORT NPP VIIRS 24 hour Microphysics RGB product shows a broad
area of low clouds across the area, and the GOES MVFR/IFR products
at 23/1030Z indicate broad areas of MVFR and IFR conditions over
most of the Arctic, Arctic Plains, Brooks Range, and Chukchi Sea.
Expect some flurries across the area as well, but no accumulation
expected until Wednesday morning. Northeast to east winds over
most of the area today and tonight in advance of the weather front
moving into the area. Winds generally 10 mph or less today will
increase to 20 to 40 mph along the coast, and 5 to 15 mph in the
inland plains. Expect some gusty winds to 35 mph near the Brooks
Range Passes as the front moves through the area Wednesday
morning. Winds will diminish Wednesday afternoon as the front
lifts offshore. Temperatures will be fairly steady with highs in
the lower 30s and lows in the mid to upper 20s.

West Coast and Western Interior...Decaying front over the west
coast will continue to fall apart and be pushed north and west as
low pressure system moves to Norton Sound tonight. Expect some
breaks in the clouds today between systems. Winds generally north
to northeast at 5 to 15 mph today with winds in the lower Yukon
Delta swinging around to southwest tonight as the low moves to
Norton Sound. Precipitation will be a mixed bag depending on
where, and when it starts, but most likely will start out rain and
mix with snow before for a while before changing back to rain
from Buckland south. North of Buckland expect mainly snow, but it
may mix with rain during the afternoon hours. Winds in the Middle
Yukon Valley and Upper Noatak and Kobuk valleys will be east at 5
to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 25 mph as the front moves through
the area tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures steady with highs
around 40 and lows in the 30s to upper 20s for most areas.

Central and Eastern Interior...Increasing clouds starting in the
southeast interior this morning with snow in the Upper Tanana
Valley turning to rain this morning. A mix of precipitation will
spread to the Middle Tanana Valley later this morning as
temperatures rise into the 30s turning to all rain for the
afternoon hours. Some Freezing Rain will be possible in areas
where the roadways do not warm significantly, those would be
highly shaded roads, and roads in east to west valley locations.
North of the Middle Tanana there will be a mix of precipitation to
the Yukon River, then snow to the north. Snow levels will vary in
the interior, but generally above 1500 feet there will be some
snow accumulation with around 2 inches in the White and Ray
mountains. Along the Steese Highway in the Valleys and around
Central and Circle Hot Springs expect a mix of precipitation
starting as snow and turning to snow with some freezing rain in
the evening. Heaviest snowfall will be east of the Dalton Highway
along the south slopes of the Brooks Range. Along the Dalton
Highway expect 2 to 4 inches of new snow from Livengood to Atigun
Pass. Temperatures will be on a roller coaster as they warm into
the 40s today in the Tanana Valley, and 30s in the Upper Yukon.

Extended forecast for days 4 to 7...Models solutions are a mixed
bag, but it looks like winter is finally on its way and some
solutions indicate we could see 2 to 4 inches of snow Sunday.
Solutions also have temperatures falling with highs below freezing
starting Monday with lows in the teens next week.

&&

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...Persistent north winds
will develop over the Chukchi Sea and through the Bering Strait
tonight into Friday morning with elevated surf at Shishmaref, in
the Bering Strait, and from Savoonga east on St Lawrence Island.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ220-AKZ221-AKZ222-AKZ225-AKZ226.

Small Craft Advisory for PKZ210-PKZ220-PKZ225-PKZ230-PKZ240-
PKZ245.

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ235-PKZ240-PKZ245.

&&

SDB OCT 18