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Blizzard Warning 17, NWS Anchorage, AK

November 8, 2020

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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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

The text

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 8, 3:39 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Nov 8, 3:46 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC3 days
Nov 8, 3:46 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Nov 8, 3:46 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Nov 8, 3:52 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Nov 9, 3:36 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Nov 9, 3:36 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Nov 9, 3:40 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC60 hr
Nov 9, 3:50 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Nov 9, 3:50 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC60 hr

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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.