Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 18, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 6, 2020, 3:56 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 7, 2020, 12:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2020, 3:56 PM AKST (00:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 7, 2020, 12:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 8, 2020, 5:00 AM AKST
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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356 WWAK42 PAFC 070056 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 356 PM AKST Sun Dec 6 2020 AKZ155-071400- /O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0042.201207T2100Z-201208T1400Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0018.201207T2100Z-201208T1400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 356 PM AKST Sun Dec 6 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 5 AM AKST TUESDAY FOR COASTAL AREAS OF THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected along the coast. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to one quarter mile at times. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Northerly winds 25 to 35 mph gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Quinhagak to Kipnuk. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 5 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility below one quarter mile. Hazardous travel conditions are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous conditions remain likely in the interior with snow accumulations up to 5 inches and reduced visibilities down to one half mile at times. 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. && $$ AKZ181-071400- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0043.201208T0600Z-201209T0000Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 356 PM AKST Sun Dec 6 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 3 PM AKST TUESDAY FOR THE ALASKA PENINSULA... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph combined with snow will reduce visibility below one half mile at times. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula west of Nelson Lagoon. * WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Hazardous travel conditions are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds up to 35 mph out of the northwest combined with snow will limit visibility to one half mile or less at times. Strongest winds expected through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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127 WWAK42 PAFC 071219 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 319 AM AKST Mon Dec 7 2020 AKZ155-080300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0018.201207T2100Z-201208T1400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 319 AM AKST Mon Dec 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM AKST TUESDAY FOR COASTAL AREAS OF THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected along the coast. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to one quarter mile at times. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Northerly winds 25 to 35 mph gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Quinhagak to Kipnuk. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 5 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility below one quarter mile. Hazardous travel conditions are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous conditions remain likely in the interior with snow accumulations up to 5 inches and reduced visibilities down to one half mile at times. 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. && $$ AKZ181-080300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0043.201208T0600Z-201209T0000Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 319 AM AKST Mon Dec 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM AKST TUESDAY FOR THE ALASKA PENINSULA... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph combined with snow will reduce visibility below one half mile at times. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula west of Nelson Lagoon. * WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Hazardous travel conditions are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds up to 35 mph out of the northwest combined with snow will limit visibility to one half mile or less at times. Strongest winds expected through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
750 WWAK42 PAFC 080116 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 416 PM AKST Mon Dec 7 2020 AKZ155-081400- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0018.000000T0000Z-201208T1400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 416 PM AKST Mon Dec 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST TUESDAY FOR COASTAL AREAS OF THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions will continue along the coast. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to one quarter mile at times. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches expected. Northerly winds 25 to 35 mph gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Quinhagak to Toksook Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility below one quarter mile. Hazardous travel conditions are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous conditions remain likely in the interior with snow accumulations up to 5 inches and reduced visibilities down to one half mile at times.. 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. && $$ AKZ181-081430- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0043.201208T0600Z-201209T0000Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 416 PM AKST Mon Dec 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM AKST TUESDAY WEST OF NELSON LAGOON... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph combined with snow will reduce visibility below one half mile at times. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula west of Nelson Lagoon. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Hazardous travel conditions are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds up to 35 mph expected. Strongest winds expected through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
019 WWAK42 PAFC 081405 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 505 AM AKST Tue Dec 8 2020 AKZ155-081515- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0018.000000T0000Z-201208T1400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 505 AM AKST Tue Dec 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Snow across the Kuskokwim Delta will continue through the morning hours before tapering this afternoon. Gusty northerly winds will continue through the evening hours, however visibility is expected to remain above one half mile. $$ AKZ181-090000- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-201209T0000Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 505 AM AKST Tue Dec 8 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON WEST OF NELSON LAGOON... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph combined with snow will reduce visibility below one half mile at times. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula west of Nelson Lagoon. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Hazardous travel conditions are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds up to 35 mph expected. Strongest winds expected through mountain passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 3:02 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 6, 3:02 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 5 days | |
| Dec 6, 3:03 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Dec 6, 3:50 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Dec 6, 3:50 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 3 days | |
| Dec 6, 3:56 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 44 hr | |
| Dec 7, 3:17 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 7, 3:17 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Dec 7, 3:50 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 71 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.