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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Anchorage, AK

January 1, 2020

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Jan 1, 2020, 10:20 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 1, 2020, 3:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 29 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jan 1, 2020, 10:20 AM AKST (19:20 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 1, 2020, 3:00 PM AKST
Expired: Jan 2, 2020, 7:43 PM AKST
In force: 29 hr
Issued by: NWS Anchorage, AK

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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.

&&

$$

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7 follow-up statements

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

956 
WWAK42 PAFC 021215
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
315 AM AKST Thu Jan 2 2020

AKZ195-030100-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200103T0100Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
315 AM AKST Thu Jan 2 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* 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

042 
WWAK42 PAFC 021835
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
935 AM AKST Thu Jan 2 2020

AKZ195-030100-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200103T0100Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
935 AM AKST Thu Jan 2 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Winds gusting as high as
  45 mph, reducing visibilities to less than one quarter mile.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.

* 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. 

&&

$$

AKZ185-030100-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0001.200102T2000Z-200103T0100Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
935 AM AKST Thu Jan 2 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, reducing
  visibilities to one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc

157 
WWAK42 PAFC 030036
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
336 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2020

AKZ195-030600-
/O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200103T0600Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
336 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Winds as high as 40 mph
  combined with snow will continue to reduce visibilities to less
  than one quarter mile.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* 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. 

&&

$$

AKZ185-030600-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200103T0600Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
336 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of up to one inch. Winds as high as 40 mph combined with snow 
  will continue to reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at
  times.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions.


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. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc

572 
WWAK42 PAFC 030443
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
743 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2020

AKZ195-030545-
/O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200103T0600Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
743 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ185-030545-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200103T0600Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
743 PM AKST Thu Jan 2 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jan 1, 3:39 AM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	36 hr
Jan 1, 3:39 AM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	48 hr
Jan 1, 3:39 AM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	4 days
Jan 1, 3:39 AM AKST	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFC	60 hr
Jan 1, 3:39 AM AKST	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFC	10 days
Jan 1, 3:53 AM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	24 hr
Jan 1, 4:00 AM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	3 days
Jan 1, 4:00 AM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	48 hr
Jan 1, 4:00 AM AKST	Storm Warning	AFC	11 hr
Jan 1, 4:00 AM AKST	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFC	6 days
Jan 1, 7:48 AM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	3 days

Nearby

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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.