Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 17, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Nov 8, 2020, 5:03 PM AKST. It took effect at Nov 9, 2020, 1:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Nov 8, 2020, 5:03 PM AKST (02:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 9, 2020, 1:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Nov 9, 2020, 9:05 AM AKST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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603 WWAK41 PAFC 090203 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 503 PM AKST Sun Nov 8 2020 AKZ131-091515- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0017.201109T1000Z-201109T2200Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 503 PM AKST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM AKST MONDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will reduce visibility as low as one quarter mile at times through Thompson Pass. Wind gusts to 55 mph may reduce visibility to one half mile at times through Keystone Canyon and Valdez. 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. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ145-090600- /O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 503 PM AKST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches expected. Highest amounts along the Parks Highway. * WHERE...Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may be severely limited in heavy snowfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue through this evening, then will gradually lighten up and taper off by midnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ141-091400- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-201109T1400Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 503 PM AKST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST MONDAY NORTH OF GLENNALLEN... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches expected. * WHERE...Northern Copper River Basin with the heaviest amounts near Paxson. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ101-090900- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-201109T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 503 PM AKST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Highest amounts along the mountains. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wintry mix of precipitation will change back to all snow by this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
4 follow-up statements
088 WWAK41 PAFC 090601 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 901 PM AKST Sun Nov 8 2020 AKZ145-090715- /O.EXP.PAFC.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201109T0600Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 901 PM AKST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The heavier snow has now tapered off. Periods of light snow will continue into the overnight hours. $$ AKZ131-091900- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0017.201109T1000Z-201109T2200Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 901 PM AKST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will reduce visibility as low as one quarter mile at times through Thompson Pass. Wind gusts to 55 mph may reduce visibility to one half mile at times through Keystone Canyon and Valdez. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ101-090900- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-201109T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 901 PM AKST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Highest amounts along the mountains. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ141-091400- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-201109T1400Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 901 PM AKST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST MONDAY NORTH OF GLENNALLEN... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches expected. * WHERE...Northern Copper River Basin with the heaviest amounts near Paxson. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
640 WWAK41 PAFC 090900 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1200 AM AKST Mon Nov 9 2020 AKZ101-091000- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-201109T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 1200 AM AKST Mon Nov 9 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Snow is tapering off along the Hillside, but significant snow has ended for most of Anchorage. $$ AKZ131-092200- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0017.201109T1000Z-201109T2200Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 1200 AM AKST Mon Nov 9 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST MONDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Through 1 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will reduce visibility as low as one quarter mile at times through Thompson Pass. Wind gusts to 55 mph may reduce visibility to one half mile at times through Keystone Canyon and Valdez. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ141-091400- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-201109T1400Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 1200 AM AKST Mon Nov 9 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST MONDAY NORTH OF GLENNALLEN... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Northern Copper River Basin with the heaviest amounts near Paxson. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
032 WWAK41 PAFC 091354 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 454 AM AKST Mon Nov 9 2020 AKZ141-091500- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-201109T1400Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 454 AM AKST Mon Nov 9 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED NORTH OF GLENNALLEN... While some snow showers will linger along the Wrangells this morning, conditions have improved area-wide. $$ AKZ131-092200- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0017.000000T0000Z-201109T2200Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 454 AM AKST Mon Nov 9 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Through 1 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will reduce visibility as low as one quarter mile at times through Thompson Pass. Wind gusts to 55 mph may reduce visibility to one half mile at times through Keystone Canyon. 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. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
010 WWAK41 PAFC 091805 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 905 AM AKST Mon Nov 9 2020 AKZ131-091915- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0017.000000T0000Z-201109T2200Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 905 AM AKST Mon Nov 9 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Blizzard conditions have diminished. Gusty winds will continue through Thompson Pas today, however significant areas a blowing snow are not expected. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 3:39 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Nov 8, 3:46 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Nov 8, 3:46 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Nov 8, 3:46 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Nov 8, 3:52 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Nov 9, 3:36 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Nov 9, 3:36 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Nov 9, 3:40 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Nov 9, 3:50 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Nov 9, 3:50 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 60 hr |
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