Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 13, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 29, 2020, 12:13 PM AKST. It took effect at Feb 29, 2020, 3:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 24 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
- Feb 29, 2020, 12:13 PM AKST (21:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 29, 2020, 3:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2020, 2:53 PM AKST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
955 WWAK42 PAFC 292113 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1213 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 AKZ155-011400- /O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.200301T0000Z-200301T1400Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.200301T0000Z-200301T1400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1213 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts to 45 mph along the coast. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times in blowing snow. Lowest visibilities in blowing snow are expected along the coast. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ AKZ152-011745- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.200301T0000Z-200302T0000Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 1213 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM today to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must travel. && $$ AKZ161-011745- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200301T2100Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 1213 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities reduced to less than one half mile at times in blowing snow. Areas of light freezing rain likely through this evening. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...From 9 AM today to noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal areas from Dillingham to King Salmon will see the threat of freezing rain end later this afternoon as temperatures warm to above freezing. These areas will cool again overnight allowing for a transition back to snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must travel. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
6 follow-up statements
977 WWAK42 PAFC 010055 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 355 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 AKZ155-011400- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200301T1400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 355 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times, worst conditions along the coast. Winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to 45 mph along the coast. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ152-011400- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200302T0000Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 355 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM today to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ161-011400- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200301T2100Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 355 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities reduced to less than one half mile at times in blowing snow. Areas of light freezing rain likely through this evening. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...From 9 AM today to noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal areas from Dillingham to King Salmon will see the threat of freezing rain end later this afternoon as temperatures warm to above freezing. These areas will cool again overnight allowing for a transition back to snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
581 WWAK42 PAFC 010342 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 642 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 AKZ161-010445- /O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200301T2100Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 642 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ AKZ155-011400- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200301T1400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 642 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Visibility has been reduced to zero along the coast. Winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts to 55 mph along the coast. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow are significantly reducing visibility to zero along the coast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ152-011645- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200302T0000Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 642 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM today to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
715 WWAK42 PAFC 010608 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 908 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 AKZ161-011915- /O.EXB.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.200301T1200Z-200302T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 908 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY ALONG THE COAST FROM DILLINGHAM TO PILOT POINT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility will drop to one quarter mile or less. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Along the coast from Dillingham to Pilot Point. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are most likely around King Salmon in the morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ155-011400- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200301T1400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 908 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Visibility has been reduced to zero along the coast. Winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts to 55 mph along the coast. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow are significantly reducing visibility to zero along the coast. 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. && $$ AKZ152-011915- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200302T0000Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 908 PM AKST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM today to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
876 WWAK42 PAFC 011354 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 454 AM AKST Sun Mar 1 2020 AKZ155-011800- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200301T1800Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 454 AM AKST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING ALONG THE COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Visibility has been reduced to zero along the coast. Winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts to 55 mph along the coast. Storm total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta along the coast. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow are significantly reducing visibility to zero along the coast. 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. && $$ AKZ161-020300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200302T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 454 AM AKST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG THE COAST FROM DILLINGHAM TO PILOT POINT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility will drop to one quarter mile or less. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Along the coast from Dillingham to Pilot Point. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are most likely around King Salmon in the morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ152-020000- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200302T0000Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 454 AM AKST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
761 WWAK42 PAFC 011754 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 854 AM AKST Sun Mar 1 2020 AKZ155-011900- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200301T1800Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 854 AM AKST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING ALONG THE COAST... The worst conditions are ending along the coast. A band of heavy snow is shifting inland, so expect snow and blowing snow to continue through the morning with some pockets of visibilities as low as one quarter of a mile. However, widespread blizzard conditions are no longer expected. $$ AKZ161-020300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200302T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 854 AM AKST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG THE COAST FROM DILLINGHAM TO PILOT POINT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility will drop to one quarter mile or less. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Along the coast from Dillingham to Pilot Point. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are most likely around King Salmon in the morning. 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. && $$ AKZ152-020000- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200302T0000Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 854 AM AKST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
953 WWAK42 PAFC 012353 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 253 PM AKST Sun Mar 1 2020 AKZ161-020100- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200302T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 253 PM AKST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED ALONG THE COAST FROM DILLINGHAM TO PILOT POINT... While winds remain strong and gusty, the heaviest of the snow has exited. Expect brief periods of snow and blowing snow through the early evening hours. $$ AKZ152-020900- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-200302T0900Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 253 PM AKST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 3:32 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 62 hr | |
| Feb 28, 3:49 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 28, 3:49 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Feb 28, 3:49 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 28, 3:51 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Feb 28, 5:00 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Feb 29, 3:51 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 29, 3:51 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 29, 3:51 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 7 days | |
| Feb 29, 3:54 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Feb 29, 3:54 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 71 hr | |
| Feb 29, 3:54 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 29, 3:54 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Feb 29, 3:54 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 60 hr |
Nearby
Blizzard Warnings in Alaska, 2020Every blizzard warning in 2020
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.