Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2019
Blizzard Warning 9, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 31, 2019, 2:12 PM AKST. It was in force for 29 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Dec 31, 2019, 2:12 PM AKST (23:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 1, 2020, 6:56 PM AKST
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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615 WWAK42 PAFC 312312 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 212 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 AKZ161-010015- /O.CAN.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200101T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 212 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Heavy snow has moved out of the area. $$ AKZ181-011500- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.191231T2312Z-200101T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 212 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY FOR THE BERING SIDE OF THE ALASKA PENINSULA... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter mile overnight. * WHERE...Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula will experience prolonged blizzard conditions, the Pacific side could also see periods of less than one quarter mile visibility through terrain gaps. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ152-010600- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200101T0600Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 212 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for 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. && $$ AKZ155-011500- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200101T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 212 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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513 WWAK42 PAFC 010008 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 308 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 AKZ181-011315- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200101T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 308 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY FOR THE BERING SIDE OF THE ALASKA PENINSULA... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter mile overnight. * WHERE...Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula will experience prolonged blizzard conditions, the Pacific side could also see periods of less than one quarter mile visibility through terrain gaps. 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. && $$ AKZ152-010600- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200101T0600Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 308 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ AKZ155-011315- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200101T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 308 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
192 WWAK42 PAFC 010435 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 735 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 AKZ155-011500- /O.EXA.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200101T1500Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200101T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 735 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY ALONG THE COAST OF THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions frequently reducing the visibility to near zero. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Blizzard conditions along the coast. Entire Kuskokwim Delta for the wind chill. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday for the Blizzard. Until noon AKST Wednesday for the wind chill. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Near zero visibility will make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ181-011500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200101T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 735 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY FOR THE BERING SIDE OF THE ALASKA PENINSULA... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter mile overnight. * WHERE...Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula will experience prolonged blizzard conditions, the Pacific side could also see periods of less than one quarter mile visibility through terrain gaps. 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. && $$ AKZ152-010600- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200101T0600Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 735 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
983 WWAK42 PAFC 010539 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 839 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 AKZ152-010645- /O.CAN.PAFC.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200101T0600Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 839 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ AKZ155-011845- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200101T1500Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200101T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 839 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY ALONG THE COAST OF THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions frequently reducing the visibility to near zero. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Blizzard conditions along the coast. Entire Kuskokwim Delta for the wind chill. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday for the Blizzard. Until noon AKST Wednesday for the wind chill. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Near zero visibility will make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ181-011500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200101T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 839 PM AKST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY FOR THE BERING SIDE OF THE ALASKA PENINSULA... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter mile overnight. * WHERE...Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula will experience prolonged blizzard conditions, the Pacific side could also see periods of less than one quarter mile visibility through terrain gaps. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
335 WWAK42 PAFC 011322 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 422 AM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 AKZ155-012100- /O.CAN.PAFC.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200101T2100Z/ /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200101T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 422 AM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY ALONG THE COAST OF THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter mile. * WHERE...Blizzard conditions along the coast and at Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ181-012100- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200101T2100Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 422 AM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter mile. * WHERE...Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula will experience prolonged blizzard conditions, the Pacific side could also see periods of less than one quarter mile visibility through terrain gaps. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
989 WWAK42 PAFC 011920 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1020 AM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 AKZ195-020830- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.200102T0300Z-200103T0100Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 1020 AM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM AKST THURSDAY FOR THE PRIBILOF ISLANDS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions are expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph, will reduce visibilities to less than 1/4 mile. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. && $$ AKZ155-020100- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200102T0100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1020 AM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON ALONG THE COAST OF THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, reducing visibilities to less than 1/4 mile. * WHERE...Blizzard conditions along the coast and at Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions will continue. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ AKZ181-020100- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200102T0100Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 1020 AM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, reducing visibilities to less than 1/4 mile. * WHERE...Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions will continue. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula will experience prolonged blizzard conditions, the Pacific side could also see periods of less than one quarter mile visibility through terrain gaps. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
513 WWAK42 PAFC 012354 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 254 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 AKZ155-020400- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200102T0400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 254 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG THE COAST OF THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, reducing visibilities to less than 1/4 mile. * WHERE...Blizzard conditions along the coast and at Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions will continue. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ AKZ181-020400- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200102T0400Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 254 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, reducing visibilities to less than 1/4 mile. * WHERE...Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions will continue. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula will experience prolonged blizzard conditions, the Pacific side could also see periods of less than one quarter mile visibility through terrain gaps. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ195-021300- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.200102T0000Z-200103T0100Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 254 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions are expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph, will reduce visibilities to less than 1/4 mile. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
179 WWAK42 PAFC 020356 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 656 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 AKZ181-020500- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200102T0400Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 656 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow showers have decreased and visibility is improving along the AK Peninsula. There will be a brief period of low visibilities tomorrow morning as a second wave of snow showers moves through the area. $$ AKZ155-020800- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200102T0800Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 656 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG THE COAST OF THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter mile. * WHERE...Blizzard conditions along the coast and at Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions will continue. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ AKZ195-021500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200103T0100Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 656 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter mile. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
501 WWAK42 PAFC 020810 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1110 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 AKZ155-020915- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200102T0800Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1110 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED ALONG THE COAST OF THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA... Although snow will continue to fall through the overnight hours, visibility has improved as northerly winds have diminished in intensity. $$ AKZ195-022115- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200103T0100Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 1110 PM AKST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter mile. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 3:15 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 38 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:25 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:25 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:29 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:29 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 30, 3:29 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 31, 3:08 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Dec 31, 3:08 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Dec 31, 3:08 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Dec 31, 3:13 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Dec 31, 3:13 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Dec 31, 2:51 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 14 hr | |
| Dec 31, 2:52 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 31, 2:55 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 13 hr |
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